SC Villa captain David Owori dies after suspected thugs’ attack

What the report says

SC Villa has confirmed the death of its captain, David Owori, a 27-year-old midfielder who died after suffering injuries in an alleged attack by suspected thugs. According to the club, Owori had been admitted to Case Clinic for urgent treatment after reportedly being assaulted by unknown people, but his condition worsened and he later died. The announcement was made on Wednesday, with the club expressing condolences to his family and the wider football community.

Before the death was confirmed, SC Villa president Omar Ahmed said Owori was in critical condition and that police had been informed. The club said investigations into the circumstances of the assault were underway, while also asking supporters to pray for him and respect the family’s privacy. The report does not identify the attackers or give a motive.

Owori was a key figure in SC Villa’s recent success and had helped the team win the Uganda Premier League title in the 2023/24 season, ending a 20-year league drought. He had played for the club since 2018, returned in 2023 after spells abroad and elsewhere, and had recently featured in the FUFA Super 8 tournament. His death has added to concern in Uganda about violent attacks and mob-related incidents, a broader issue the article links to recent cases in the country.