Uganda football star Owori killed, weeks after death of rugby’s Gongodyo
Summary
David Owori, captain of Uganda’s SC Villa football team, died after being attacked in Kampala. His death follows the recent killing of rugby player Sydney Gongodyo in the same city, raising concerns about crime in Uganda’s capital.Key Facts
- David Owori was the 28-year-old captain of SC Villa, a top Ugandan football club.
- Owori was seriously hurt by unknown attackers in a Kampala suburb and later died in the hospital.
- His death came just weeks after Sydney Gongodyo, a rugby player, was killed in Kampala.
- Owori was known as a leader and inspiration in Ugandan football and led SC Villa to a league title after 20 years.
- The Federation of Uganda Football Associations praised Owori’s courage and passion.
- Many Ugandans expressed anger on social media about the crime situation after Owori’s death.
- The National Council of Sports Uganda and government officials called for justice and better security.
- Kampala has problems with crime, which officials say needs urgent attention.
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