The Federation of Uganda Football Associations has imposed lifetime bans on five football figures after an investigation found they were involved in manipulating a league match for betting gains.
The decision was announced on March 13, 2026, by FUFA’s Ethics Committee following an investigation into a Uganda Premier League match played on December 21, 2024, in which Kitara FC defeated Express FC 7–0.
According to the investigation, five individuals were involved in manipulating the match with the intention of profiting through betting markets.
Those sanctioned include former Uganda national team player Mike Mutyaba, former FUFA official Ivan Katende, former Express FC administrator Ashiraf Miiro, and two players, Shiraf Mbaziira and Emmanuel Kalyowa.
The probe revealed that the suspects had allegedly predicted that Express FC would concede more than seven goals during the match. Although the final result was 7–0, the FUFA Ethics Committee stated that the original plan expected five goals, but the number increased as the game progressed.
FUFA announced that all five individuals have been banned from all football-related activities, citing their involvement in manipulating the outcome of a match and betraying the integrity of the sport.
The federation emphasized that match-fixing is strictly prohibited and punishable under international football regulations, including those of FIFA.
FUFA reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the integrity of football in Uganda and warned that anyone found engaging in match manipulation or betting-related corruption will face severe disciplinary action.