Vipers SC goalkeeper Kevin Ssemakalu has been battling with cancer and passed away on Friday, the club confirms.
Ssemakalu is expected to be laid to rest in Busunju in Nakwaya, Mityana District.
“We regret to announce the sudden death of our young goalkeeper [Kevin] Ssemakalu who passed away yesterday 7/02/2020,” Vipers said in a statement on their Facebook page.
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“Kevin was diagnosed with cancer after a scan was carried out at Mulago Hospital and has been undergoing treatment when he succumbed to it.
“Kevin has battled on since November last year amidst efforts to cure him.