Ugandan Football Captain David Owori Killed in Brutal Attack
SC Villa and the Uganda Football Association mourned the death of captain David Owori, who was killed after a violent theft attempt, while authorities pursue the assailants.
Aug 15, 2026
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Ugandan Football Captain David Owori Murdered in Makindye Attack
SC Villa captain David Owori was brutally killed near his home in Makindye, sparking national grief and calls for justice.
Aug 9, 2026
Ugandan Soccer Star David Owori Murdered in Kampala Amid Surge of Violence
David Owori, a former SC Villa captain and key figure in the club’s first league title in 17 years, was killed near his home in Kampala on August 4, 2024. His death follows the murder of rugby player Sydney Gongodyo two months earlier, highlighting a disturbing rise in violent robberies targeting high‑profile athletes.
Aug 9, 2026
Ugandan soccer captain David Owori killed in Kampala attack
David Owori, captain of SC Villa and a key figure in Uganda’s national team, was fatally attacked near his home in Makindye, prompting mourning across the country and demands for stronger police protection.
Aug 8, 2026