David GOMBE
The Investigatory Chamber of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee has suspended three players of Buhimba United Saints FC for involvement in the manipulation of football results.
Ramathan Dudu, Nkata Fred and Ayebale Moses are the three players who have been suspended by the Federation for 90-days.
According to FUFA, the sanctions arise from an investigation into the match played between Lugazi FC and Buhimba United Saints on 08/11/2025.
FUFA states that the information gathered by the investigation, indicates that the trio participated in manipulation of results.
Following receipt of information about the alleged manipulation of the match, the Investigatory Chamber commenced an investigation into the match. The evidence obtained so far indicates a potential involvement of the provisionally sanctioned players. Formal investigation proceedings for potential violation of Article 43 of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code (Manipulation of Football Matches or Competitions) have been opened.
The conduct of the individuals involved appears to be a violation of the criminal provisions of the National Sports Act, and the matter will be reported to the Uganda Police.
In accordance with Section 78 of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code, the Chairperson of the Investigatory Chamber of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee decided to provisionally suspend the players pending the completion of the investigation to protect the integrity of the competition.
In November last year, Bubimba suspended Ayebale, Nkata, Dudu and David Kasaija for violating players’ obligation in article 4, subsection XIV of the FUFA Competitions rules as stipulated in their contracts.
