Boxer and SC Villa captain David Owori has died after a reported assault in Uganda. He formerly led SC Villa and represented Uganda at international level.
Several Ugandan boxers have failed to return home after the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with officials saying four of the six team members are unaccounted for. Police Scotland is investigating and the Home Office may take immigration action as Ugandan officials seek comment. The Games concluded with about 3,000 athletes from 74 nations.
SC Villa captain David Owori has died from injuries sustained after an attack in Kampala while resisting a robbery. The 27-year-old, a Uganda Cranes player and former captain, was assaulted with paving stones outside his Makindye home and later died in hospital. Tributes have poured in as Uganda reels from rising violent crime; Parliament has called for justice and urged investigation, while FUFA and the club emphasize his leadership and impact on Ugandan football.