
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.

A 27‑year‑old football captain was murdered after resisting a robbery, sparking national mourning and calls for action amid a series of attacks on sports figures.

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.

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.