Uganda goalkeeper, Abel Dhaira, has tragically died aged 28.
Dhaira, who played for Icelandic Premier League side, IBV Vestmannaeyjar, passed away on Sunday after losing his battle with cancer.
A statement by the Ugandan FA (Fufa) read: “Dhaira was a magnificent goalkeeper with so many tricks and always put on a smile irrespective of the results for his team.
“We are saddened by the death of Dhaira and football will miss a keeper many people loved seeing saving penalties.
“These are trying moments for the family of Abel Dhaira and football. When a loved one is gone, words of comfort mean a lot.”
Dhaira was capped 13 times by Uganda.
A minute’s silence will be observed before Uganda’s match against Burkina Faso on Tuesday.
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