At least nine people have been killed and 21 others are missing as a boat carrying a football team and its supporters on Lake Albert in western Uganda capsized on Sunday.
Of the 45 people who were on board, 15 people definitely survived, so it is feared that the death toll will eventually reach 30.
The team, from the village of Kaweibanda in the district of Buliisa, were to participate in a friendly match for which they traveled to Runga in Hoima.
According to police commander John Rutagira, too much weight from the 45 people on board caused the sinking of the boat.
Así rescataron en Uganda a los náufragos del equipo de fútbol
Some witnesses also said that at the time of the accident the water was calm.
"They overloaded the ship. Witnesses have told the police that the majority of passengers sat on one side of the boat, which resulted in a loss of balance," added Rutagira.
Police and fishermen proceeded to rescue the passengers who asked for help and so far nine bodies have been recovered.