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Uganda Football Star David Owori Killed After Assault in Kampala
Uganda international football star David Owori has died after an assault in Kampala, weeks after a similar incident claimed the life of rugby player Gongodyo.
Uganda international David Owori, captain of one of the country's biggest football clubs, has died after an assault in the capital Kampala, police said. The 28-year-old Owori was found dead on Saturday, weeks after Ugandan rugby player Gongodyo died under unclear circumstances. Authorities are investigating the cause of Owori's death and have launched a manhunt for those responsible. The incident marks a second high-profile death of a prominent sports figure in Uganda in recent weeks.
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