Ugandan soccer star dies after assault in capital
Police said the SC Villa captain was attacked while resisting a robbery, and lawmakers called for stronger action after violent crime in Kampala.
- SC Villa captain David Owori has died at Case Clinic following injuries sustained in an attack by suspected thugs. The 27-year-old was receiving treatment for his injuries when he passed away.
- Owori previously played for Vipers and clubs in Spanish and Swedish leagues before returning to Villa in 2023. He helped the club secure the 2024 Uganda Premier League title, ending a 20-year championship wait.
- The 27-year-old reportedly suffered serious injuries while resisting an attempt to steal his phone and valuables. His death has triggered widespread grief across Uganda among teammates, fans, and political leaders.
- Police have launched an investigation to identify the attackers. SC Villa described him as "a leader, brother and friend," while the Federation of Uganda Football Associations praised his influence on and off the pitch.
- This killing has renewed concerns about violent crime in Kampala. The incident follows the death of Ugandan rugby player Sydney Gongodyo two months ago, who was falsely accused of theft before being assaulted.
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David Owori is one of the most famous footballers in Uganda. As captain he leads the record champion SC Villa. In a raid he is killed by unknowns with stones. The country mourns.
(Johannesburg=Yonhap News) Correspondent Na Hak-jin = A famous former national soccer player was killed in an attack by assailants believed to be robbers in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, and...
Ugandan football player David Owori died at the age of 27 as a result of an attack suspected to have been carried out by bandits in the capital Kampala, the BBC reported.
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‘He carried the hopes of a nation’: Ugandan football star beaten to death in street attack
David Owori, 27, who captained major side Sports Club Villa and played for the national team, reportedly resisted an attempt to steal his mobile phone.
Ugandan footballer David Owori died after being beaten by alleged assailants near his home in the capital, Kampala. Around 20:00 local hours on Wednesday, the player was on his way home when he was intercepted by the band. SC Villa’s side tried to resist when the robbers sought to remove his cell phone and other belongings, which caused him to be brutally beaten with cobblestones, reports the BBC citing witnesses. The assailants ran away leaving…
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