Death of SC Villa Captain David Owori After Attack by Thugs
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TLDR
- Our @SCVillaJogoo Captain David Owori was attacked last night near his home in Makindye at around 8pm by unknown thugs.
- Owori will be remembered as one of the leaders behind the Jogoos’ historic 2023/24 Uganda Premier League triumph, ending the club’s 20-year wait for a league title while securing a record-extending 17th championship.
- UGANDA: Ugandan football has been plunged into mourning following the death of SC Villa captain David Owori after he reportedly succumbed to injuries sustained during an attack by unknown thugs on Monday night.
- A composed and dependable right-back and defender, Owori established himself as one of the senior figures at Villa, before earning the captain’s armband.
- His death marks a heartbreaking loss for Villa and Ugandan football.