UGANDA, Aug. 5 -- 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.

Hours before his passing was confirmed, Villa Public Relations Officer Asan Kasingye disclosed the incident in a post on X, revealing that the defender had been critically injured near his home in Makindye.

“Our @SCVillaJogoo Captain David Owori was attacked last night near his home in Makindye at around 8pm by unknown thugs. Hes critically injured and admitted at Case clinic. Our President will be addressing the press about this developing story. Get well soon son. Our prayers.”

Owori had been rushed to Ca...