Ugandan football captain David Owori murdered in gang attack
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 6:04 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
David Owori, the 27-year-old captain of SC Villa, was killed in a street attack in Kampala on August 5. Police report he was assaulted by suspected robbers who attempted to steal his belongings. Witnesses say Owori was struck with paving stones before being left unconscious. He was rushed to a medical facility but died from his injuries the following day. This incident has sparked widespread outrage, leading to calls for justice and increased action against violent crime in Uganda.
- •Owori captained SC Villa in the Uganda Premier League.
- •He was attacked just outside his home in Makindye.
- •The assault prompted public outcry and calls for justice.
- •Owori had recently extended his contract with SC Villa until January 2027.
- •Tributes poured in from the football community and parliament.
- 6:04 AMYahoo Sports — Outrage as Ugandan football captain murdered in street gang attack
"The 27-year-old was beaten to death by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to steal his belongings, police say.
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