# Ugandan football captain David Owori dies after Kampala street attack

2026-08-06T11:32:06+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Ugandan footballer David Owori died after suffering fatal injuries in a suspected robbery attack near his home in Kampala, Times Now News reports. Police said the 27-year-old was beaten while resisting the robbery attempt. Witnesses told the outlet that attackers used stones and left him unconscious. Owori was captain of SC Villa and played as a right back and midfielder for the club. He also represented Uganda’s national team, the Cranes. SC Villa said Owori had received treatment at Case Clinic after the attack. Uganda’s football federation and the national team paid tribute to him as a leader and inspiration. The circumstances remain based on police, witness and club accounts.

## Coverage

- deccanherald.com <https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/ugandan-football-star-dies-after-assault-in-capital-4101419>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/football/shocking-uganda-football-star-david-owori-killed-in-street-robbery-attack-article-155321053>

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