Ugandanย footballerย Davidย Oworiย hasย diedย afterย beingย attackedย duringย whatย policeย believeย wasย aย robberyย nearย hisย homeย inย theย capital,ย Kampala.
The 27-year old, who captained SC Villa and represented Uganda’s national team, suffered serious injuries after reportedly resisting an attempt to steal his phone and other valuables. He was taken to hospital but later died.ย
Police have launched an investigation a๐งd say officers are working to identify the attackers.
Owori’s death has triggered an outpouring of grief across Uganda, with teamma๐ญes, fans and political leaders paying tribute to one of the country’s most respected footballers.
SC Villa described him as “a leader, brot๐กer and friend”, while the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) praised his influence on and off the pitch.
The killing has also renewed concerns a๐out violent crime in Kampala, with many Ugandans calling for stronger action against criminals.
It comes just weeks after Ugandan rugby international Sydney Gongodyo was kill๐d in a separate attack in the city.
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