FORMER soccer player Hilton Grainger (50) was shot dead in what appears to be a botched hijacking attempt on Thursday morning. Grainger was accosted by three men, described by witnesses as “very well dressed”, in his garage just before 7am. They fired two shots at him before fleeing without taking anything. Grainger’s watch, jewellery and a wad of cash in his pocket were untouched. A suspect has been held for questioning. Grainger, a businessman, played soccer for Rhodesia, before joining local clubs.