. @KawalaRachael "Police at Kira Road Police Station are holding three suspects in connection with the death of Sydney Gongodyo, a professional rugby player, following an incident that occurred on 5 June 2026.
The suspects have been identified as:
• Ssebagala Noordin
• Ayebazibwe Roden
• Namukose Juliet
Preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased was allegedly subjected to mob action by members of the public who accused him of snatching a woman’s handbag.
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OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
The Budo League wishes to inform all teams, officials, and supporters that all matches this weekend will commence with a moment of silence in honour and memory of Sydney Gongodyo, a valued member of @DujayFc and England House and the Budo League family, …
A Whistle of Silence at Makerere Rugby Grounds to honour the Memory of the Late Rugby Cranes, and Stanbic Black Pirates Player, Sydney Gongodyo.
May Sydney’s Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.🕊️
➡️Uganda Rugby Premiership Semi Finals
Impis Vs Toyota Buffaloes.
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The Late Sydney Gongodyo’s Honors:
• 2x Uganda Rugby Premiership Champion (2023, 2025).
• 2025 Uganda Cup Champion.
• 2023 National Sevens Series Champion.
• 2026 Enterprise Cup Runner Up.
• 2023 Victoria Cup Champion.
• Nominated for the Most Valuable Player Award at the 2023 Uganda Rugby Union Awards.
• Named to the 2025 Fat Cats Team of the Rugby Premiership.
• A special mention on the Fat Cats best performers of the 2022 National Sevens Series.
• Real Stars Award for Rugby Player of the Month – April 2023.
• Named to the Kawowo Sports Dream Team of the 2023 National Sevens Series.
A Champion career cut short indeed.💔 🕊️
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About Sydney Gyobi Gongodyo that sadly passed on last evening.
Current Club: Black Pirates.
Position: Loose Forward, Second-Row.
Age Grade Rugby:
• Namilyango College
• King's College Budo
Teams Represented:
• Sailors (Pirates II)
• Mitchell Hall (Makerere University)
•Makerere University Rugby
• Black Pirates RFC
• Uganda Rugby Cranes
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Message From Uganda Rugby President Mr. Godwin Kayangwe following the Demise of Stanbic Black Pirates RFC and Rugby Cranes Player, the Late Sydney Gongodyo.
May His Soul Rest In Eternal Peace 🕊️
Oh Captain, My Captain!
My Captain does not answer, his lips are pale and still,
My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse nor will,
The ship is anchored safe and sound, its voyage closed and done,
From fearful trip the victor ship comes in with object won;
Exult O shores, and ring O bells!
But I with mournful tread,
Walk the deck my Captain lies,
Fallen cold and dead
RIP SYDO💔
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Gongondyo Sydney. 💔
A Dujay brother, an Englander and a friend to many.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.
May his soul rest in peace.