David Owori

David Owori
Owori in 2024
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-09-23)23 September 1998
Place of birth Tororo, Uganda
Date of death 5 August 2026(2026-08-05) (aged 27)
Place of death Kampala, Uganda
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Positions
Youth career
2014 Nsambya Young Stars Academy
2014–2015 Wembley Soccer Academy
2015–2016 Lukuli United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2018 Vipers SC
2018–2021 SC Villa
2021–2022 Vélez CF
2022–2023 Utsiktens BK 1 (0)
2023–2026 SC Villa 53+ (2+)
International career
Uganda
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

David Owori (23 September 1998 – 5 August 2026) was a Ugandan footballer who played as a midfielder.[1][2][3][4]

Early life and education

Owori was born in Tororo, Uganda, to Eriasaf Osinde and Bena Nyadio. He attended Christ the King Primary School (Nsambya), Mackey Memorial Nateete, Masaka Town College, Star SS Jeza, East High School Ntinda, and Lubiri SS before joining St. Lawrence University.[5][6]

Club career

Early career (2014–2016)

Owori began his football career with Nsambya Young Stars Academy before joining Wembley Soccer Academy and later Lukuli United, a Kampala-based regional side.[5]

Vipers SC (2016–2018)

He was recruited by Vipers SC in 2016, where he featured in youth and senior squads, before moving to SC Villa in 2018.[7]

SC Villa (2018–2021)

Owori joined SC Villa in 2018, and established himself as a versatile squad member, capable of playing across midfield and defence.

Move to Europe (2021–2023)

In 2021, Owori signed for Spanish side Vélez CF and was an unused substitute during the Copa del Rey.[8][9] The following year, he moved to Sweden to join Utsiktens BK in the Superettan, making one league appearance.[10][11]

Return to SC Villa (2023–2026)

Owori rejoined SC Villa in February 2023. In February 2025, he extended his contract for two years until January 2027. He was instrumental in helping the club win the Uganda Premier League title, their first in 20 years.[12][13][14]

International career

Owori represented Uganda at youth level, but never made his senior debut for the Uganda national team.[15] He was an unused substitute during 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.[16]

Style of play

Owori was primarily a central midfielder but could also operate as a right back or wide midfielder. He was known for his work ethic, tactical discipline, and versatility.[7]

Death

On 5 August 2026, Owori died at a clinic from injuries sustained during an attack near his home in Makindye, Kampala, at the age of 27, after resisting an attempt to steal his mobile phone and other belongings.[17] Witnesses said a group of suspected robbers hit him with paving stones before robbing Owori of his belongings and fleeing, leaving him unconscious.[18][19][16]

Career statistics

Club

Source:[7]

  • SC Villa (2024–25): 27 appearances, 2 goals
  • SC Villa (2025–26): 26 appearances, 0 goals
  • CAF Champions League: 2 appearances
  • Utsiktens BK (Superettan, 2022): 1 appearance, 0 goals

References

  1. ↑ Isabirye, David (14 November 2020). "Midfielder Owori replaces suspended Ochaya as Uganda Cranes depart for Nairobi". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  2. ↑ "David-Owori-passes-the-ball". FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  3. ↑ Kiyonga, Ismael (4 February 2025). "David Owori signs SC Villa new contract". Uganda Premier League - Official Website. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  4. ↑ Nsimbe, John Vianney (23 March 2024). "Put's Cranes". The Observer. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  5. 1 2 "David Owori: SC Villa midfielder reveals life on and off the pitch". Kawowo Sports. 29 June 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  6. ↑ Isabirye, David (29 June 2020). "David Owori: My father inspired me to play football". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  7. 1 2 3 "David Owori". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  8. ↑ Abdusalam, Kigozi (23 March 2021). "Midfielder David Owori Joins Spanish Entity Vélez". ChimpReports. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  9. ↑ "David Owori Biography - - ESPN (SG)". - ESPN. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  10. ↑ "David Owori Bio". ESPN. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  11. ↑ "Villa title surge healing Owori's Spanish nightmare". Monitor. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  12. ↑ "David Owori signs new SC Villa contract". Uganda Premier League. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  13. ↑ "Why David Owori's contract extension is important for SC Villa". Kawowo Sports. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  14. ↑ Mabuka, Dennis (9 February 2025). "Ugandan Premier League: David Owori signs SC Villa new contract - Africa Top Sports". Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  15. ↑ Mabuka, Dennis (21 June 2025). "CHAN 2024: Uganda Cranes Squad released, starts training on Monday - Africa Top Sports". Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  16. 1 2 "David Owori: Outrage as Ugandan football captain beaten to death in street gang attack". BBC News. 6 August 2026. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
  17. ↑ Carlos Mureithi (6 August 2026), Top Ugandan footballer killed by robbers armed with paving stones, The Guardian
  18. ↑ "Tragedy as SC Villa captain David Owori dies following violent gang attack". Monitor. 5 August 2026. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
  19. ↑ Kiyonga, Ismael (5 August 2026). "Great Sadness – Tributes flow in for David Owori as SC Villa confirm captain has passed away". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
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