Earlier this year, I took a bold risk to move to Nairobi mainly for football. I know most wouldn’t have such an opportunity, so I did the most with what I had.
Originally, I gave myself 6 months but instead, I was thankfully gifted 2 more.
Those 8 months catalyzed my growth both on and off the pitch, fueled by an incredibly supportive community. Honestly, I believe I’ve grown even more off the pitch as a person, strengthening my mentality beyond anything I could have imagined.
Don’t get me wrong, the on pitch development was massive too. I arrived highly unfit as a left winger, transitioned to the right, and absolutely loved my time playing as an attacking mid.
Half way into the 1st season, I continued as an attacking mid in the first half and GK, yes goalkeeper in the 2nd half where I did keep some clean sheets.
Once I got comfortable, boom left back, and if I’m lucky, right back with occasional in game transitions into centre back positions.
I knew I was a versatile player but ...