FUFA hands out multi-year bans to five in massive match-fixing scandal
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Ethics and Disciplinary Committee has dropped a bombshell on the domestic game, handing down severe bans to five individuals found guilty of match manipulation.
The sweeping sanctions follow a meticulous investigation into a compromised Uganda Premier League fixture between Lugazi FC and Buhimba United Saints FC, played on November 8, 2025.
In an official statement released today, June 1, 2026, football’s local governing body confirmed that the individuals violated Articles 43 and 44 of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code. Effective immediately, all five have been banished from any football-related activities.
At the centre of the web is former player Ali Feni, who has been banned from football for life. According to the committee’s findings, Feni acted as the destructive intermediary between shadowy match-fixers and vulnerable locker rooms.
