Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has sent referee John Bosco Kalibala to the ditches, banning him for over a decade for indulging in match fixing.
For 15 years, Kalibala will not be taking part in any football related activity, for receiving bribes that influenced game results, one of which included the embattled Onduparaka FC.
“Upon critical analysis of the evidence on the file and the submissions of Mr. Kalibala, the Committee found the referee guilty of infringement of Article 31 of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code (Duty to report),” partly said a FUFA statement.
“And, Article 44 of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code (Manipulation of football matches or competitions),” it added.
“The Ethics and Disciplinary Committee analysed the evidence on the file namely; the CAF Match Integrity Report for Match No. 59 Tooro United v UPDF played on 30th November 2021,” it noted before adding:
“Investigation into Match No. 90 Gaddafi FC Vs Onduparaka FC played on 21st December 2021 as well as his own admissions and established that in the matches mentioned above and on other numerous occasions, Mr. Kalibala received financial gain in return for influencing the outcome of the matches.”
The committee also made it public knowledge it was making investigations in other related cases.
“Further investigations are ongoing on this matter and related cases as reported to FUFA.”
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