A Manchester United fan died in Kabale after a fight with another fan, a terrible event that highlights the ferocity of sports rivalry.
Following a tense match viewing, Benjamin Okello was allegedly beaten, and his death has left the local community in grief.
The suspect, known only as Onan and thought to be in his 30s, lives in the same neighborhood as the victim and is also from Katenga Parish, according to Mr. Edmond Tumwesigye, the chairperson of Kaharo.
The altercation occurred on Sunday evening when both supporters flocked to Kyobugombe Trading Center to see an exciting Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal.
According to witnesses, the altercation started after Liverpool equalized in the 81st minute. Okello, a Manchester United supporter, lost control of his happiness and started to celebrate wildly, which allegedly infuriated Onan, an Arsenal fan.
An altercation broke out and swiftly got out of hand. Onan and Okello got into a heated argument after Okello threw popcorn at him out of rage.
Violence broke out after the game, with Onan allegedly picking up a stick and hitting Okello, gravely injuring him. Onan went into hiding after the event, but the authorities are still looking for him, according to Mr.
Joseph Bakaleke, the District Police Commander. This regrettable incident serves as a reminder of the intense but frequently harmful rivalry that football may occasionally spark.
