Outrage as Ugandan football captain beaten to death in street gang attack
The 27-year-old was killed by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to rob him, police say.
Ugandan football star David Owori, captain of Sports Club Villa, has been killed in a brutal street attack near his home in Kampala. The 27-year-old was ambushed by suspected robbers who beat him with paving stones and robbed him before fleeing the scene. Owori, who also represented Uganda's national team, was rushed to a medical facility but died of his injuries on Wednesday.
Police are investigating the incident and seeking those responsible. Owori's death has sparked outrage across Uganda, with the football community, fans, and politicians demanding justice. Tributes have poured in for the popular player, known affectionately as "Colgate". SC Villa's statement described Owori as not just a footballer, but a leader and inspiration to a generation.
The national team, the Cranes, mourned the loss of a football star who carried the hopes of Uganda. Parliament observed a minute's silence in honor of Owori and called for a swift investigation.
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