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30 believed dead after football team drowns in Uganda

A boat carrying a football team and their fans capsized on Lake Albert in Uganda, drowning an estimated 30 passengers.

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The overcrowded boat with 45 aboard had capsized after too many passengers - many of them understood to be drunk - moved to one side, destabilising it.

The travelling party was from Buliisa on its way to a Christmas Day football match in Hoima District and in a party atmosphere.

Tragedy struck after the boat sunk, however, with rescue operations taking place by authorities afterwards and assisted by local fishermen.