By James Robert Kayindi
The long awaited FUFA Azam premier league will not be on the airwaves of the pay TV any time soon as expected. The development follows a court injunction that prohibits the 3 and half year league sponsors (Azam TV) from airing any live matches on TV.
The heart breaking news to the football fraternity was passed on by FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edgar Watson Suubi.
“On 13th February and 16th February 2015, the matter came before civil court and the decision has been made to extend the hearing and subsequent restrictive order to Tuesday, 3rd March 2015. Basing on that, and in consideration of the consequences that may arise, all stake holders are hereby informed that no Television recording and relaying of live match broadcast should be made during the period up to 3rd March 2015 when a court decision is made on the matter,” reads an official communication from the FUFA CEO.
“The UPL secretariat, UPL Clubs and match officials are instructed NOT to allow Television recording and broadcast. However, the fixture and matches will be played as scheduled, since the court order does not stop in any way the playing of these matches accordingly”, Edgar further added.
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