# Outrage as Ugandan football captain is murdered in street gang attack

https://mins.news/en/item/14792

- BBC News, 2026-08-06 06:04 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2g0038yr8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> A 27-year-old Ugandan football captain has been beaten to death in a street attack, prompting outrage. Police say suspected robbers tried to steal his belongings. The player resisted the attempt, after which he was assaulted fatally. Authorities describe those responsible as suspected robbers, without providing further details about the attack or any arrests.

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