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Star Times Uganda Premier League Pays Tribute to Peter Kabugo with Pre-Match Silence

05 November, 2024
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All clubs in the Star Times Uganda Premier League have been directed to observe a moment of silence across fixtures in tribute to referee Peter Kabugo. 


The UPL Secretariat announced that the minute of silence will be observed at the start of each game, beginning with the National Enterprises Corporation (NEC) FC vs. Uganda Police FC match. This gesture will allow players, officials, and fans to honour Kabugo.

Kabugo collapsed on the field during a Premier League match between SC Villa and UPDF at Wankulukuku Stadium, where he was serving as the second assistant referee. The incident occurred in the 73rd minute, moments after SC Villa’s Charles Lwanga scored the team's fifth goal.

But, as players returned to the field after celebrating, fans noticed Kabugo lying motionless on the far side of the pitch. Kabugo died before reaching the Bismillah hospital in Kitebi where he was being rushed to get medical attention. He was buried on Sunday.

 

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