Uganda midfielder Owori murdered in street gang attack
The 27-year-old was killed by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to rob him, police say.
Ugandan footballer David Owori, a prolific midfielder and captain of SC Villa, was brutally murdered in a street gang attack near his home in Kampala. The 27-year-old defender was brutally assaulted after resisting robbery of his phone and belongings, resulting in fatal injuries. SC Villa's spokesperson, Asan Kasingye, revealed that Owori was ambushed as he approached his residence in Makindye, a suburb of Kampala.
The club mourned their loss, describing Owori as a leader, brother, and friend. The national team, the Cranes, also expressed their grief, stating that they lost a football star who carried the hopes of Uganda. The incident has sparked outrage, with Ugandans demanding justice and questioning the level of violent crime in the capital.
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