A boat carrying 45 people has reportedly capsized on Lake Albert in Uganda.

It is reported that the passengers of the boat were footballers and their fans who were on their way to Hoima District to have a football match on Christmas day.

The boat is said to have capsized because it was overloaded and many of the passengers aboard the boat were drunk.

Reports indicate that 9 bodies have been recovered with 15 people rescued.

Source:mynewsghana.com