Known by the nickname “Colgate,” Owori played as both a right back and midfielder. Owori captained Villa to the 2024 Uganda Premier League title, ending the club’s 20-year drought and claiming its record 17th top-flight championship. He also played for Uganda during Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in 2021 and remained part of the national-team setup. AdvertisementThe Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) remembered Owori for the influence he carried beyond his performances. His death came two months after Uganda rugby international Sydney Gongodyo was killed in the city following an attack by a mob that reportedly mistook him for a thief.