Kampala, Uganda – Express FC has confirmed that its Chief Executive Officer, Ashraf Miiro Mwanja, and current player Mbazira Ashraf have been provisionally suspended following an investigation launched by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations into alleged match manipulation.
In a statement released on Friday, the club said it had received official communication from FUFA regarding the ongoing probe linked to suspected irregularities during their fixture against Kitara FC played on December 21, 2024.
The club noted that the suspensions are provisional and will last 90 days while investigations are conducted by FUFA’s Investigatory Chamber under the Ethics and Disciplinary Committee.
Express FC emphasized that although the individuals involved are presumed innocent until proven guilty, the club maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward match manipulation and unethical conduct.
“We fully respect the mandate and processes of the Investigatory Chamber of FUFA’s Ethics and Disciplinary Committee and shall uphold the 90-day provisional suspension,” the club stated.
The Red Eagles further pledged full cooperation with football authorities to ensure the matter is handled transparently and reaches a conclusive outcome.
The club’s Board of Directors also revealed that immediate internal measures are being implemented to maintain both administrative and football operations during the investigation period.
Express FC called upon its supporters, partners, and the wider football community to allow the investigation to proceed without interference.
“We reaffirm our zero-tolerance stance on match manipulation and any conduct that undermines the credibility of football,” the statement added, stressing that the integrity of the sport remains paramount.
The statement was signed by club chairman Ssubi M. Kiwanuka, who reiterated the club’s commitment to protecting the reputation of the Red Eagles and safeguarding the integrity of football in Uganda.
