
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.
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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.

David Owori, 27, captain of SC Villa and key figure in Uganda's national team, was brutally killed near his home in Makindye, Kampala, after resisting a robbery attempt. His death has prompted a requiem mass, an ongoing police investigation, and tributes from teammates, fans and officials.

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.