Mbarara City FC suspends goalkeeper Ali Kimera

 

 

 

 

Kimera was suspended yesterday following his poor display that saw Mbarara City lose 2-1 to SC Villa in the match played under floodlights at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

 

In the letter dated April 4,2019, and signed by club CEO Fred Mugaru, indicated why they took the decision.

 

"I hereby write to you officially to inform you that Mbarara City Football Club has taken a decision to suspend you indefinitely. This comes as a result of widespread allegations of matchfixing from fans and several stakeholders in the football fraternity," the letter stated.

 

"As Mbarara City, we don't condone such vices of matchfixing and thus we can't keep a deaf ear amidst all these allegations levelled against you. We do believe in honesty, integrity and transparency."

 

Kimera misdirected a clearance to Villa's Albert Mugisa who gave Villa the lead before Jude Semugabi levelled matters for the visitors. The former Victoria University player also dropped John Adriko's shot, allowing Ronald Magwali to sneak in to score Villa's second goal.

 

"It's worthy to note that everyone is innocent until proved guilty and thus, you will be accorded a right to a fair hearing once investigations begin. The Board of Governors for Mbarara City Football Club will set up a committee to extensively look into this and you will be summoned to appear and defend yourself before this committee. The decision taken by the Board thereafter will be final," the communication read.

 

"As for now, you are hereby notified to stay away from the club premises, offices, training grounds, home ground and the player's camp so as not to interfere with the investigation process."