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After full-time, feeling disgruntled with several of Sekayiba's decisions, the fans attacked and beat him, inflicting multiple injuries.
A section of suspected Express FC fans have brutally beaten assistant referee Fahad Sekayiba following their one-all stalemate with UPDF FC at Bombo Military Barracks on Friday.
In the StarTimes Uganda Premier League showdown, Express looked to get away with all three points after Emmanuel Wasswa's early goal, but the Army side levelled in the 80th minute through Bright Joseph Vuni.
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After full-time, feeling disgruntled with several of Sekayiba's decisions, the fans attacked and beat him, inflicting multiple injuries.
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16:07 - 27.10.2023
UPL WATCH: Vipers oust Bright Stars to bounce back to winning ways
Vipers, who have ascended to fourth on the table with 11 points, will hope to make it two wins on the bounce in their next match against Wakiso Giants FC at the St Mary's Stadium, Kitende next Tuesday.
The match official was left with severe head injuries and blood streaming from his nose, mouth, and ears.
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Post-match, the fans went as far as damaging the vehicle used by the match officials and their assessor.
These acts of hooliganism have long been condemned as they not only deter other fans from attending games but are life-threatening as well.
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08:12 - 27.10.2023
UPL Abdu Lumala: Vipers' winger always ready to maximize his chances as they come
This season, however, Lumala has shown glimpses of his past brilliance, featuring in all four of Vipers' games in the league.
Meanwhile, Express could be in hot soup as recent history has had teams lose points to fans' hooliganism.
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Last season, both SC Villa and Busoga United were docked points after a section of their fans got involved in violent hooliganistic acts.
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10:31 - 27.10.2023
UPL Damning record stressing KCCA are flirting with relegation
It should thus be noted that while unlikely, KCCA, who are one of the most successful clubs in the country, will be relegated should they fail to timely turn the events around.
West Nile side, Onduparaka FC, has also in the past been dealt the unforgiving FUFA disciplinary hand over hooliganism.
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