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Premier League secretariat annul Police FC's Ochan red card against Vipers SC

Ugandan Premier League side Police FC have succeeded in overturning the red card that was shown to goalkeeper Derrick Ochan during the 3-2 defeat to Vipers SC on February 19.

Police appealed the red card after the goalkeeper was sent off as he was adjudged to have handled the ball outside his area. The Cops had made it clear they would seek an appeal against the decision and the Premier League secretariat have finally annulled the red card decision.

“The UPL Secretariat is in receipt of a decision from the Fufa referees disciplinary panel which reviewed the red card shown to Police FC player Derrick Ochan during Match 57 played on Friday, February 19, 2021, at the St.