Gombe United defender, Uzama Douglas was on Thursday shot dead by unknown men believed to be cultists in his home town, Benin City, the capital of Edo State. The left-back, a former Flying Eagles invitee was hit by a bullet while in company of some his close friends. The player who was on holidays in the ancient city, was reportedly declared dead on arrival at the hospital. Uzama Douglas was a part of the all conquering Nigeria U-17 team of 2015 and also played for the U-20 team during their ill fated attempt to qualify for next year Africa Youth Championship.
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