{"id":9870,"date":"2026-09-24T12:06:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T09:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/?p=9870"},"modified":"2026-09-24T12:06:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T09:06:42","slug":"sc-villa-mourns-trustee-moses-matovu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/sc-villa-mourns-trustee-moses-matovu\/","title":{"rendered":"SC Villa Mourns Trustee and Afrigo Legend Moses Matovu\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SC Villa mourns trustee, former player and Afrigo Band leader Moses Matovu, who died following a reported attack in Kibuli, Kampala. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SC Villa is mourning club trustee, former footballer and celebrated Afrigo Band leader Moses Matovu, who died after sustaining serious injuries during a reported attack in Kibuli, Kampala, on Thursday, 24 September 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matovu, 77, was taken to Kibuli Hospital following the incident but later died from his injuries. Police have opened an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His death represents a significant loss for two communities in which he created a lasting legacy: Ugandan football and music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police investigate Kibuli attack<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred at Kibuli Market Zone B in Kampala\u2019s Makindye Division during the early hours of Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the NBS Sport report, Matovu was rushed to hospital after the reported attack but could not be saved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Daily Monitor\u2019s<\/a> report on the incident said police officers examined the scene and began working to determine what happened before the confrontation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early accounts of the incident have varied. Police had not conclusively established the full sequence of events at the time of publication. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SC Villa honours trustee and musician Moses Matovu.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SC Villa remembers one of its own<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SC Villa described Matovu as a cherished member of the club whose association with the Jogoos stretched from his early football career to his later service as a trustee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before becoming one of Uganda\u2019s best-known musicians, Matovu was a gifted footballer. He represented the Jogoos during the club\u2019s earlier identity as Nakivubo Boys and formed part of its foundation before playing for other teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His connection with Villa continued after he stopped playing. Matovu later joined the club\u2019s Board of Trustees, contributing experience, institutional knowledge and a direct connection to its formative years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In its official tribute, Villa remembered him as a man whose journey was closely connected to the club\u2019s history\u2014first as a player and later as a trustee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His progression from footballer to administrator reflected a lifelong attachment to the institution. To Villa supporters, he was more than a famous musician associated with the club. He was part of its story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A legacy beyond football<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Matovu was most widely recognised as a founding member and long-serving leader of Afrigo Band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He formed the group in Kampala in 1975 alongside other musicians, including Tony Ssenkebejje, Jef Sewava, Charles Ssekyanzi and Jessy Gitta. Afrigo subsequently became one of Uganda\u2019s longest-running and most influential live bands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matovu served as the group\u2019s vocalist, saxophonist, composer and leader. His music career extended across several decades and helped sustain Uganda\u2019s live-band tradition through changing generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before Afrigo, he performed with groups including the Thunderbirds Band, Police Band and Cranes Band. Those experiences contributed to the musical foundation upon which Afrigo was built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His influence reached listeners through recordings and live performances, but his importance went beyond individual songs. Matovu helped create an institution that became closely associated with Uganda\u2019s cultural identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His ability to command respect in both football and music made him a distinctive public figure. Few Ugandans have held such meaningful roles in two major areas of national life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another painful loss for SC Villa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Matovu\u2019s death comes during a difficult period for the SC Villa family. The club was already mourning captain David Owori, who died in August<\/a> after a separate reported attack in Makindye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The deaths of two prominent Villa figures within a short period have intensified the grief surrounding the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matovu represented history, continuity and service. His public profile also connected Villa with people who may have known him primarily through Afrigo Band rather than football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SC Villa\u2019s board, management, players, staff and supporters extended condolences to his family, friends, fellow musicians, former teammates and Uganda\u2019s wider football and music communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funeral arrangements had not been publicly confirmed at the time of publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Moses Matovu leaves a rare legacy spanning two defining parts of Ugandan culture. He helped build Afrigo Band into an enduring musical institution while maintaining a lifelong relationship with SC Villa as a former player and trustee. As police continue investigating the fatal incident, Uganda mourns a respected figure whose contribution to football and music will remain part of the country\u2019s history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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