By Dixon Bond Okello
Jose Chameleone risks being banned from attending any soccer match at Nambole Stadium, for what officials termed his “childish and cheap” ways of trying to gain popularity.
Following an informal discussion after the Masaza Cup finals last Saturday between security and stadium management, most officials were of the view that Chameleone should style up and respect match rules.
Management had allowed all performing artistes to access the pitch side where a stage was set for them to perform. They were supposed to remain seated back stage during the match.
With the Kabaka, the Vice President of Uganda and over 40,000 fans in attendance, trust Chameleone to make his presence felt. He made a grand entrance on running track (moving around the pitch) during the second half of the match on a segway board waving to fans, to the consternation of security officers. A senior police officer who tried to lead him off the running track was hit, as fans threw empty water bottles and other objects onto the field.This went on for about five minutes almost forcing the referee to stop the match.
After the match Chameleone planned his exit from the stadium in true “mafia” style, having hundreds of soccer fans surrounding him to avoid any potential arrest by security.
