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It's alleged that the two attacked the car which had Sekayuba and other match officials about two weeks back and beat him up, leaving him for dead.
Two fans who were allegedly involved in an incident that involved the beating of assistant referee Fahad Sekayuba have appeared in court on Tuesday for a hearing.
Noah Bukenya and Sulaiman Zimula faced the Matugga Magistrate's Court for the mentioning of their cases.
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However, the court adjourned the matter to November 28 for further mention, and they were subsequently remanded to Buwambo Prison.
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11:58 - 13.11.2023
FOOTBALL Clubs to bear the burden of off-the-venue hooliganism
Initially, clubs would only be directly affected if the acts happened at or around the venue, but with the amended FUFA Competition Rules, clubs risk sanctions.
It's alleged that the two attacked the car which had Sekayuba and other match officials about two weeks back and beat him up, leaving him for dead.
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Sekayuba was fatally wounded on the head before he was taken to Mulago Referral Hospital.
The two were dissatisfied with his officiation following Express FC's 1-1 draw with UPDF FC at the Bombo Military Barracks.
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08:01 - 14.11.2023
Fans who beat up referee Sekayuba to appear in court today
It's alleged that the two attacked the car which had Sekayuba and other match officials about two weeks back and beat him up, leaving him for dead.
FUFA's rallying call against hooliganism
"We need to fight these acts of hooliganism from football gravely," FUFA Head of Communications Ahmed Hussein, who attended the court session, told the press.
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"Hooliganism chases away fans from stadiums and potential sponsors and can cause lasting effects to people and their lives."
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10:48 - 14.11.2023
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The fleet-footed attacker believes he has much to offer the team as they seek maiden qualification to a World Cup tournament.
"Football is a game of emotions, but there is no single reason why you would injure or hurt another," he added.
"FUFA, along with all stakeholders, will continue to sensitize fans about the dangers of hooliganism and why it needs to be stopped."
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Meanwhile, Bukenya and Zimula are set to face the wrath of the newly inducted National Sports Act, that among others, tackles hooliganism in sport.
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