David Owori, Soccer Star and SC Villa Captain, Killed by Robbers
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
David Owori, a 27-year-old footballer and captain of Sports Club Villa in Uganda, was fatally attacked by robbers on the night of August 4 near his home in Kampala. Owori was reportedly assaulted while attempting to prevent the thieves from stealing his cellphone. After being found by passersby, he was taken to Sir Albert Cook Hospital, then referred to Case Hospital for specialized care, where he died the following day. His team and the Ugandan national squad have issued tributes, highlighting his dedication and leadership. Local police are conducting an investigation into the incident.
- •David Owori attacked on August 4 in Kampala.
- •He died in the hospital on August 5 after the assault.
- •Owori was attempting to stop thieves from stealing his phone.
- •Sports Club Villa and Uganda Cranes paid tribute to him.
- •Police are investigating the circumstances of the attack.
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Ugandan soccer star, 27, killed in 'brutal assault'
- 2:30 PMThe Guardian Sport — Top Ugandan footballer killed by robbers armed with paving stones
- 10:56 AMYahoo Sports — International Soccer Star, 27, Beaten to Death by Robbers Near His Home: Police
"David Owori, who played for the national team, died in hospital after he tried to stop robbers taking his phone The Ugandan football community is in mourning after the death of a player who was fatally injured during a robbery in the capital, Kampala, on Tuesday night. David Owori, who captained Sports Club Villa, a Uganda Premier League club, and represented the national team, was attacked after resisting an attempt to steal his mobile phone and other belongings. Continue reading...
"David Owori, who captained Sports Club Villa in Uganda, was attacked on Aug. 4 after he tried to stop thieves from taking his phone, local officials said
"One of Uganda's best-known soccer players, David Owori, has been killed in a 'senseless act of violence.' He was 27.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 5:15 PMUgandan soccer star, 27, killed in 'brutal assault'
One of Uganda's best-known soccer players, David Owori, has been killed in a 'senseless act of violence.' He was 27.
- The Guardian SportAug 6, 2026, 2:30 PMTop Ugandan footballer killed by robbers armed with paving stones
David Owori, who played for the national team, died in hospital after he tried to stop robbers taking his phone The Ugandan football community is in mourning after the death of a player who was fatally injured during a robbery in the capital, Kampala, on Tuesday night. David Owori, who captained Sports Club Villa, a Uganda Premier League club, and represented the national team, was attacked after resisting an attempt to steal his mobile phone and other belongings. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 10:56 AMInternational Soccer Star, 27, Beaten to Death by Robbers Near His Home: Police
David Owori, who captained Sports Club Villa in Uganda, was attacked on Aug. 4 after he tried to stop thieves from taking his phone, local officials said
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