Nigerian footballer with Gombe United, Uzama Douglas has been shot dead by unknown gunmen. He was shot dead in Benin City on Thursday. The defender was a former Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles invitee.


The defender declared dead on arrival in hospital according to a close friend of the deceased. He reportedly shot when he went out with his friends.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Gombe United FC on the death of their defender, Douglas Uzama," Sunshine Stars FC commiserates with them on their Twitter handle.


Recall that a Shooting Stars defender, Izu Ojukwu was also shot dead three months ago by soldiers.