Ugandan football club captain killed in violent assault near home

Uganda is grieving the death of SC Villa captain David Owori, who died after being attacked near his home in Kampala in what police suspect was a robbery.
The 27-year-old defender and midfielder was assaulted on Tuesday night in the Makindye area as he approached his residence. Witnesses said a group of suspected robbers struck him with paving stones, stole his belongings and fled the scene.
Owori was first taken to a nearby medical centre before being transferred to a private hospital in Kampala, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
SC Villa confirmed the death of their captain, describing his loss as one that went far beyond football.
As reported by the BBC on Thursday, “We...