Just when Paidha Black Angels thought they had stabilized on the pitch under former club captain Villa Oromchan, trouble struck off it.
The Zombo-based side has been sanctioned by Fufa following fan hooliganism during their Fufa Big League clash against Ntungasaze at Bar Okoro Grounds a week ago.
The Fufa Disciplinary Panel (FDP) found that the Black Angels’ supporters assaulted match officials, threw stones at officials and away players injuring one and used abusive language.
Police had to intervene to restore order. In their statement, the panel said, ‘The fans of Paidha Black Angels were very indisciplined. These acts amounted to acts of hooliganism in violation of Article 14(11) of the Fufa Ethics and Disciplinary Code.’
The FDP further held the club accountable, noting that the ‘Clubs are responsible for the conduct of their supporters during a match. Paidha Black Angels had failed to adequately discharge this responsibility, leading to an attack on match officials and the away team players.’
The FDP thus sanctioned the club Shs500,000, a deduction of two points and two goals, and a formal warning regarding future conduct. The fine must be paid into Fufa’s account within 14 days, with proof submitted to the panel.
The ruling comes at a difficult time for Paidha Black Angels, who remain in the relegation zone with just seven points from seven games.
They did, however, secure a positive result in their last outing, beating Kaaro Karungi 2-0 at home on Sunday after the ruling was made.
Elsewhere, the Big League action saw Blacks Power come from a goal down to beat Ntungasaze 2-1, extending a four-point gap over Wakiso Giants.
Newcomers Nebbi Central also claimed a 2-1 win over Kiyinda Boys, moving into third place with 14 points, level with Wakiso, who lost 1-0 away to Iganga United. Iganga now occupy the promotion slots with 13 points from nine matches.
The Fufa ruling underscores the importance of discipline off the field. As the FDP concluded, ‘Paidha Black Angels FC is warned as to its future conduct.’ For the Zombo side, the challenge is now twofold: recovering results on the pitch while ensuring such incidents never happen again.
2025/26 FUFA BIG LEAGUE
Results
Onduparaka 1-1 Kiyinda Boys
Nebbi Central 1-1 Kigezi Homeboyz
Catda 1-0 Kataka
Blacks Power 2-1 Ntugasaze
Mbale Heroes 0-2 Soltilo Brightstars
Paidha Black Angels 2-0 Kaaro Karungi
Nebbi Central 2-1 Kiyinda Boys
Iganga United 1-0 Wakiso Giants
Young Elephant Acad 1-0 Bunyaruguru United