David GOMBE

A surprising revelation has emerged as an Ugandan referee Davis Wanyama has admitted to receiving a bribe in a FUFA Huge 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 Huge League through the 2024/25 season.

“Final season within the Huge 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.” Stated Wanyama earlier than including,

“We have been in Iganga and needed to stay contained in the stadium till 8pm, regardless that the sport had ended at 6pm. We have been being threatened as a result of the house crew had misplaced.”

Wanyama who’s now a retired referee additionally narrated how somebody supplied 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 acknowledged

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 regard to Wanyama’s revelations.