She advised centre referee George Nkurunziza against allowing the goal to stand, something that was not taken lightly by the Police players and officials. Later reviews proved the official was wrong.
As a result, disciplinary proceedings were opened against Mutonyi and she was found guilty, and as result, she has been banned from officiating for one month.
The ban took effect on May 7 and will expire at the lapse of 30 days.
Meanwhile, Express FC are aiming at completing a double over Police when they meet on Saturday in their UPL assignment at Wankulukuku.
Head coach Wasswa Bbosa concedes it will not be easy, but he has exuded confidence they will get maximum points from the Cops after 1-0 in the initial meeting.
“We shifted our focus to the league immediately after we advanced to the cup quarters,” Bbosa told the club’s official website.
“We respect Police because they are a decent side with a good coach but the target remains winning all our home games to keep in reach with the table leaders.”
On his part, forward Mustafa Kiragga maintained their focus is to win to make their home ground a fortress for teams and they have prepared well to beat Police.
“Advancing to the quarter-finals of the Uganda Cup was a major boost for the team and as we prepare to face Police tomorrow [Saturday], the focus is on getting maximum points,” Kiragga told the same portal.
Red Eagles clawing and flying again
Saturday April 03 2021
Summary
Wasswa replaced George Ssimwogerere, who was sacked on February 4, 2020. Since Bbosa’s first game in charge, a 2-1 win at home to Tooro United on February 20, Express have conceded just 10 goals in 19 Premier League games.
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By halfway last season, Express were good for 18 points in 15 games, scoring 20 goals and conceding 23. This season, they were wrestling for the top honours with 32 points, four less than leaders URA. With seven goals conceded, they have the meanest defence.
This is Express’ best performance at the halfway mark since the 2011/12 season when they won the league.