The FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee has on Friday 25 August 2023 slapped three of FUFA members, referee Opio Deogracious, goalkeeper Mr. Oringa Franco of Northern Gateway FC and Mr. Maganda Saleh of Calvary FC heavy punishments after found them guilty of violation of Articles 41 by Manipulation of football matches or competitions or match statistics), Article 24(3) (General Duties) and Article 42 (Failure to report) of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code.
The Committee analysed and evaluated the evidence on file and the defense put forward by Mr. Opio Deogracious, Oringa Franco and Mr. Maganda Saleh and found that they were involved in activities aimed at arranging or influencing the results of matches for betting purposes in violation of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code.
“Therefore, Mr. Opio Deogracious is hereby banned from taking part in any kind of football-related activity at the national level (administrative, sports or any other) for a period of ten (10) years, as of notification of this decision, while Mr. Oringa Franco is hereby banned from taking part in any kind of football-related activity at the national level (administrative, sports or any other) for a period of five (5) years and Mr. Maganda Saleh is also hereby banned from taking part in any kind of football-related activity at the national level (administrative, sports or any other) for a period of five (5) years, as of notification of this decision. “FUFA stated
Note: Only the grounds of the decision can be appealed against.
