Kagadi: The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Appeals Committee has dismissed an appeal filed by Kagadi United FC challenging the decision of the Kitara Regional Disciplinary Panel that sanctioned the club following the abandonment of a regional league match against Booma FC.
In a ruling delivered by the FUFA Appeals Committee chaired by Nyonyintono Asuman, the committee upheld the earlier decision that found Kagadi United FC responsible for crowd trouble that led to the premature end of the match played on April 26, 2026.
The match, which was part of the Kitara Regional League, was abandoned in the 56th minute shortly after Booma FC scored a goal.
The incident sparked protests and violence that forced match officials to halt the game and leave the field.
Kagadi United FC had appealed the Kitara Regional Disciplinary Panel’s decision, arguing that it had deployed adequate security, including 16 police officers, and that the disturbances were allegedly caused by individuals associated with Booma FC.
The club also challenged the reliance placed on the referee’s report and requested a replay of the match.
However, the Appeals Committee ruled that the club failed to provide sufficient evidence to overturn the findings of the disciplinary panel.
The committee noted that under FUFA Competition Rules, the home team is responsible for maintaining order and security before, during and after matches.
It further emphasized that clubs are held accountable for the conduct of their supporters regardless of whether negligence can be proven.
According to the ruling, the referee’s report indicated that supporters of Kagadi United FC protested against the awarding of Booma FC’s goal, causing disturbances that created an unsafe environment and prevented the continuation of the match.
The Appeals Committee also found that video evidence presented by Kagadi United FC was inconclusive and insufficient to disprove the referee’s account of events.
It further rejected claims that individuals described as “bouncers” linked to Booma FC were responsible for the abandonment of the match, citing lack of evidence.
The committee concluded that the Kitara Regional Disciplinary Panel correctly applied the relevant regulations when it found Kagadi United FC liable for the abandonment of the match.
As a result, the Appeals Committee confirmed all sanctions imposed against the club, including forfeiture of the match and a suspended deduction of two points and two goals that will remain in force until the end of the 2025/2026 season.
The ruling brings to an end the dispute arising from the abandoned fixture and leaves the disciplinary panel’s decision fully intact.
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