David Owori

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David Owori
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Personal information
Full name David Owori
Date of birth (1998-09-23) September 23, 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth Tororo, Uganda
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Midfielder / Right back
Team information
Current team
 SC Villa
Number 20
Youth career
2014 Nsambya Young Stars Academy
2014–2015 Wembley Soccer Academy
2015–2016 Lukuli United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2016–2018 Vipers SC
2018–2021 SC Villa
2021–2022 Vélez CF
2022-2023 Utsiktens BK 1
2023–Present SC Villa 27 (2)
International career
Uganda national football team
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of August 2025

David Owori (23 September 1998) is a Ugandan footballer who plays for SC Villa in the Uganda Premier League and the Uganda national team as a midfielder. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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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

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

Vipers SC

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 (first spell)

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

Move to Europe

In 2021, Owori signed for Spanish side Vélez CF. [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

Owori rejoined SC Villa in February 2023. In February 2025, he signed a new contract extension 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 has represented Uganda at youth level but has not yet made his senior debut for the Uganda Cranes. [15]

Style of play

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

Career statistics

Club

As of August 2025: [7]

See also

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.
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