Ugandan football captain beaten to death in street gang attack

Milo Pope | Live News reporter Published August 6, 2026 3:06pm Updated August 6, 2026 3:06pm David Owori was attacked outside his home in Kampala by suspected robbers (Picture: SC Villa) Uganda is mourning the death of one of their best-known footballers, David Owori, after he was beaten to death outside his home in an apparent robbery. The 27-year-old, who captained club side SC Villa and represented Uganda’s national side, died after being attacked in Kampala on Tuesday night. Police said Owori was assaulted after he reportedly resisted the attempt of robbers trying to steal his phone and other belongings. Witnesses said a gang ambushed the footballer and repeatedly struck him with paving stones before they fleed the scene. Critically injured, Owori was rushed to the hospital but died fr