Former Uganda Crane skipper Jimmy Kirunda has Tuesday collapsed and died while walking in Bwaise, a Kampala suburb.
Kirunda, 70, is one of the celebrated footballers Uganda has had.
Sports analysts on weekly NTV lunchtime show announced that the football icon collapsed in Bwaise a few hours to midday.
The deceased led Uganda to the Africa Cup of nations final appearance in 1978.
He played for Express FC, KCCA FC, SC Villa and Abu Dhabi Sports in the United Arab Emirates.
He played for the Uganda Cranes at three AFCO
He managed several club sides including SC Villa, Bell FC, KCCA FC, Buikwe Red Stars and Cooperative FC.
Kirunda was also coach of the Uganda Cranes between 1989 and 1996.
