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Uganda football captain murder
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In early August 2026, David Owori, the 27‑year‑old captain of SC Villa and regular for the Uganda national team regular, team, was attacked by unknown assailants in Kampala’s Makindye suburb. He resisted After resisting a robbery, he was beaten with paving stones and left unconscious. He was taken to a nearby clinic and later transferred to the private Case Clinic, where he died on 5 August. Two days later, officials confirmed that Owori had succumbed Kampala Metropolitan Police opened an investigation, with spokesperson Rachael Kawala confirming efforts to his injuries after identify the violent assault. attackers. Both SC Villa and the Ugandan Football Federation issued statements mourning his death, and the Ugandan Parliament observed a minute’s silence. SC Villa announced it would retire Owori’s number 15 jersey as a tribute. The incident, following the murder of rugby player Sydney Gongodyo weeks earlier, intensified public debate over rising violent crime targeting high‑profile athletes in Kampala. Authorities have pledged to bring those responsible to justice.
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- 2026-08-07 05:58 UTC Uganda football captain murder
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