The story of rugby legend Sidindi fallen after drowning in a swimming pool

Sportsmen and fans have been thrown into mourning after Impala Rugby Football Club (RFC) player Richard Sidindi Akoth died on Monday morning after he drowned while swimming at the club’s grounds.

Known to many as Real Jadhah Power, Sidindi was Impala’s Fullback. He was a key player in both the fifteens and the sevens version of the game.

He last played for Impala Saracens on February 23, where Impala lost to Homeboyz 18-11 in the Eric Shirley Shield (ESS).

Sidindi was an Information Technology (IT) specialist. He previously played for Kisumu RFC.

He was a student at St Mary’s Yala before joining Maseno University . He is described as a lover of pets and humanity, an adamant Arsenal fan, and someone with a great personality.

We pass on our message of condolence and commitment of support to @ImpalaSaracens and the rugby fraternity at large for the untimely demise of Richard “Jadha” Sidindi Otieno today in the Morning.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
🙏🏾🙏🏾#RIPJADHA pic.twitter.com/csRUzG3Gkw

— Nondescripts RFC (@Nondies) February 25, 2019

R.I.P The "Great Richard Sidindi" ,The Rugby Fraternity will miss your services.@ImpalaSaracens #KeRugbyMourns pic.twitter.com/JXxrSbTWcg

— #KothBiro (@RealPinchez) February 25, 2019

Just learnt with shock that Sidindi of Impala club has passed on this morning. what a loss – beyond words! SIncere condolences.

— BELL OKELLO (@dedanbell) February 25, 2019