Express head coach Ssemwogerere fined Shs 500,000 for time wasting

By Our Reporter

Express Football Club head coach, George Ssemwogerere has been fined Shs 500,000 fine for time wasting during their Uganda Premier league game against Police in Wankulukuku, on October 4, 2019.

It was being reported that Ssemwogerere ordered the ball boys to hide the match balls from the pitch especially in the second half when Express took the lead.

In a letter sent to Express FC from UPL, the former Cranes captain was warned against repeating any similar actions in future.

“It was reported in the referee’s match report that during SUPL match #49 Express FC Vs Police FC played on Friday 4th, October, 2019 at Betway Muteesa II Stadium Wankulukuku, the head coach George Ssimwogerere ordered the ball boys to hide balls in the 58th minute which led to delayed restart to the game,” the letter reads.

“Mr George Ssimwogerere is warned against repeating the same actions and fined UShs500,000 (Five hundred Uganda shillings only) to be paid by 23rd, October, 2019. Failure, the said fine shall lead to suspension from the technical bench.”

“Express FC is encouraged to prevail over its club officials.”

Express  beat Police 5-3 goals.

The Red Eagles are currently 11th on the log with 10 points from their first 9 games with their next game hosting Busoga United FC on the 29th October.