FUFA has sanctioned Lugazi FC forward Alfred Leku for misconduct following ugly scenes during the Uganda Premier League match against Kitara on April 25.
Leku was found guilty of aggressively confronting match officials after Lugazi’s 2-1 defeat at Najjembe.
The forward reportedly kicked the door to the referee’s dressing room before throwing a bottle of water inside.
“He was charged with improper conduct and misconduct against a match official after striking the referee with a water bottle, contrary to Rule 48(3) of the FUFA Competition Rules and Article 14(3) of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code.
“The Panel found Alfred Leku guilty of violent conduct against a match official. He has been suspended for five matches from all FUFA-organised competitions, with the sanction taking immediate effect and to be carried over to the 2026/2027 season if not fully served.
“Leku has also been fined UGX 500,000, payable before the completion of the suspension, and warned over his future conduct.”
The incidents were preceded by referee Lucky Kasalirwe’s decision not to award Lugazi a penalty when Henry Musisi brought down Alvin Birungi inside the box, with the game tied at 1-1.
Moments later, Lugazi player Richard Ayiko was sent off for a second yellow card before Muhammad Shaban scored the winner for Kitara.
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