Football experts have criticised the low pay and delayed compensation for referees in Ugandan football, claiming these issues are directly contributing to the decline in officiating standards.
Speaking on NBS Inside Sports, Raymond Musinguzi, the former Chief Executive Officer of Water FC, revealed that some referees are still owed payments from the previous season, with rates as low as 100,000 shillings per match.
Musinguzi emphasised that the lack of fair compensation puts referees in a vulnerable position.
“If I came and I tabled a lump sum in front of you, you’re easily going to be compromised,” he said.
He argued that while no amount of money may be “enough,” referees should be paid adequately to ensure they can live comfortably and perform their duties with integrity.
Drawing from his experience in the regional league, Musinguzi described instances where referees arrived late for matches due to transportation issues, causing delays in kickoffs.
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