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Derrick Akampurira
Soccer pleasure turned into disappointment at Mashaka Playground in Kisoro district after Western Space League second positioned facet Six O’Clock FC failed to point up for his or her extraordinarily anticipated fixture in direction of desk leaders Mutolere SC (SC Volcanoes).
The no current left a number of of followers pissed off, with many questioning the dedication of some teams inside the league whereas Others known as on the Federation of Uganda Soccer Associations (FUFA) to implement stricter measures along with financial penalties, to promote professionalism and assure solely extreme teams are registered.
SC Volcanoes arrived at their dwelling ground on time, reaching Mashaka at exactly 3:00 PM ahead of the scheduled 4:00 PM kickoff, Nonetheless, by 3:35 PM, there was nonetheless no sign of their closest title rivals, Six O’Clock fc. In an effort to engage the prepared followers, the Kisoro based facet lower up into two teams and held an exhibition match, with coaches moreover taking part to entertain the gang.
According to FUFA guidelines, a gaggle that fails to honour a fixture forfeits the match, awards the opponent three components and a 3–0 victory.
With no formal communication from Six O’Clock regarding their absence, SC Volcanoes are set to revenue from their match absence.
The doable free components finish consequence lifts SC Volcanoes to 42 components with a goal tally of 35, further strengthening their place on the excessive of the desk as a result of the season approaches its final phases. Six O’Clock keep in second place with 32 components and a goal distinction of +14 from 14 matches carried out.
With the a number of of sports activities actions followers for the large excessive desk leaders battle,Followers expressed concern over what they described as a rising growth of teams failing to fulfil fixtures.
One supporter termed the state of affairs unprofessional warning that repeated incidents could hurt the celebrity of the league.
One different one, urged FUFA to introduce more durable sanctions previous awarding free components, along with fines, to discourage teams from missing matches with out authentic causes.
With just some fixtures remaining this season, consideration now shifts to the weekend schedule as SC Volcanoes set to face Rwampara Bulls away from dwelling, whereas Six O’Clock are anticipated to journey to Makenke Barracks every on 2nd might 2026
