The FUFA Appeals Committee has re-affirmed the sanctions originally placed on KCCA Football Club by the FUFA displinary Panel.
Last month, the Kasasiro Boys found themselves in a controversial situation after opponents Mbarara City filed a complaint about use of an ineligible player in the final game of the first round played at Kakyeka.
The Ankole Lions asserted that KCCA fielded defender Garvin Kizito who had accumulated three yellow cards (NEC FC, Mbale Heroes, Police FC), breaching laws that govern the game.
A decision was reached by the Disciplinary committee, KCCA lost the match by forfeiture and consequently Mbarara City were awarded three points and three goals.
Dissatisfied with the ruling, the Lugogo-based entity went ahead and took the matter to the Appeals Committee where they have once again conceded the case.
“The decision issued by the FUFA Disciplinary Panel is upheld as the FUFA Appeals Committee concluded that the FUFA Disciplinary Panel arrived at the correct decision where KCCA FC fielded an ineligible player in the Mbarara City FC Vs KCCA FC match played on 7th January 2025 and hence lost the match by forfeiture.
The FUFA Appeals Committee emphasised that it is the sole responsibility of the Club to field only eligible players. Fielding eligible players is of critical importance as it ensures high reliability and integrity of competitions.”
Following this outcome, Mbarara City retain the three points and the three goals ahead of the second round of the Startimes Uganda Premier league.
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