David GOMBE
A stunning revelation has emerged as an Ugandan referee Davis Wanyama has admitted to receiving a bribe in a FUFA Massive League (2nd Division) match. This alarming confession raises critical considerations about integrity and equity inside Ugandan soccer.
Wanyama whereas showing on NBS TV’s Emboozi Teba Nkadde revealed that they got cash by some Massive League through the 2024/25 season.
“Final season within the Massive League, we got cash by the house crew, however we officiated the sport pretty, they misplaced, after which they attacked us and took again their cash.” Mentioned Wanyama earlier than including,
“We had been in Iganga and needed to stay contained in the stadium till 8pm, despite the fact that the sport had ended at 6pm. We had been being threatened as a result of the house crew had misplaced.”
Wanyama who’s now a retired referee additionally narrated how somebody provided them Shs7M through the contest between Gomba towards Ssingo within the Masaza Cup.
“We went to the bathroom to alleviate ourselves, and somebody from Gomba discovered us there and tried to supply a bribe of UGX 7 million for Gomba to lose the sport towards Ssingo.” He said
The event comes on the time when the Federation of Uganda Soccer Associations (FUFA) has suspended a number of people in relations to match manipulation. It stays to be seen if FUFA will take additional motion with reference to Wanyama’s revelations.