Sporting News · Dec 27, 2016
FUFA expresses 'deep sorrow' after Lake Albert tragedy
The boat that capsized in Lake Albert while carrying players and fans of a village football team (Getty Images)Football authorities in Uganda have expressed their "deep sorrow" after fans and players of a village football team died when their boat capsized on Lake Albert.
Police said on Monday that at least 30 people drowned when the vessel, said to have been well over its capacity, overturned after becoming unbalanced on the water.
The boat was carrying players and supporters of a local team from the village of Kaweibanda, who were travelling for a Christmas Day friendly match in Hoima district.