Kasingye Makes Fresh Claims on Football Corruption, ‘War Fence’ Around FUFA Presidency

What the report says

Former Police Political Commissar Asan Kasingye has renewed his criticism of corruption in Ugandan football and raised questions about the rules governing who can contest the FUFA presidency, according to Nile Post. Speaking in an interview on NBS Face Off with Canary Mugume, Kasingye said allegations about poor officiating should not automatically be treated as simple complaints about referees, arguing that some incidents may involve attempts to influence results.

Kasingye, who now serves as spokesperson for SC Villa, referred to past claims involving former KCCA FC coach Sam Ssimbwa and also revisited a disputed 2021 match between Police FC and Vipers SC at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende. He said his earlier protest during that game was connected not only to the referee’s decision but also to what he described as information about alleged money offers linked to match influence. The article presents these as allegations raised by Kasingye, not as findings of wrongdoing.

The remarks come amid ongoing public debate over football governance and Kasingye’s recent disagreements with FUFA president Moses Magogo over issues including player marketing, domestic football management and preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Kasingye said he would not run for FUFA president, but argued that current eligibility rules effectively block outsiders unless they have the backing of a FUFA member club. He described those requirements as creating a barrier for challengers, while noting that he believed stronger leadership was needed in the federation.

Nile Post also noted that FUFA has previously sanctioned people in match-manipulation cases and has run anti-fixing campaigns, providing context for why Kasingye’s comments may resonate in an ongoing integrity debate.