The Uganda football fraternity is eagerly waiting to see what punishment the Fufa Ethics and Disciplinary Committee impose on Big League side Kataka FC after their players and officials beat up Kyetume FC players, officials and fans after the decisive league game at Mbale municipal stadium last Thursday.

Immediately after the last whistle, there was a rush for the exits as stones, bricks and bottles flew around. Kataka players and their fans were infuriated after losing the match 2-3 and vented their fury over what they deemed as poor officiating.

Kataka came into this game as log leaders and only needed a draw to book a place in next season’s topflight but with the win, Kyetume joined Maroons and Blacks Power in the Uganda Premier League. Police had to use teargas and live bullets to calm the situation. Referees were not spared; they were assaulted too and got locked in the dressing rooms by the angry Kataka supporters.

The enraged rioters also smashed windscreens of vehicles parked at the stadium, including that of Fufa official Issa Magoola. Being the home side, Kataka had earlier refused StarTimes, the league sponsor, to relay live this game on Sanyuka TV. The TV crew and some journalists were insulted. It took Magoola time to convince them to have the game relayed.

This is not the first time for Kataka to treat their opponents in an unsporting manner or have their officials make stupid orders to their player. Unfortunately they are always handled with kid gloves. One might wonder where Kataka get those powers.