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Derrick Akampurira
Soccer pleasure changed into disappointment at Mashaka Playground in Kisoro district after Western Area League second positioned aspect Six O’Clock FC failed to indicate up for his or her extremely anticipated fixture towards desk leaders Mutolere SC (SC Volcanoes).
The no present left lots of of followers pissed off, with many questioning the dedication of some groups within the league whereas Others referred to as on the Federation of Uganda Soccer Associations (FUFA) to implement stricter measures together with monetary penalties, to advertise professionalism and guarantee solely severe groups are registered.
SC Volcanoes arrived at their dwelling floor on time, reaching Mashaka at precisely 3:00 PM forward of the scheduled 4:00 PM kickoff, Nonetheless, by 3:35 PM, there was nonetheless no signal of their closest title rivals, Six O’Clock fc. In an effort to have interaction the ready followers, the Kisoro based mostly aspect cut up into two groups and held an exhibition match, with coaches additionally participating to entertain the gang.
In line with FUFA rules, a group that fails to honour a fixture forfeits the match, awards the opponent three factors and a 3–0 victory.
With no formal communication from Six O’Clock concerning their absence, SC Volcanoes are set to profit from their match absence.
The doable free factors end result lifts SC Volcanoes to 42 factors with a purpose tally of 35, additional strengthening their place on the high of the desk because the season approaches its ultimate phases. Six O’Clock stay in second place with 32 factors and a purpose distinction of +14 from 14 matches performed.
With the lots of of sports activities fans for the massive high desk leaders conflict,Followers expressed concern over what they described as a rising development of groups failing to fulfil fixtures.
One supporter termed the state of affairs unprofessional warning that repeated incidents may harm the fame of the league.
One other one, urged FUFA to introduce harder sanctions past awarding free factors, together with fines, to discourage groups from lacking matches with out legitimate causes.
With only 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 each on 2nd could 2026