Kenyan rugby star Collins Injera has announced his retirement.
Through a post on social media, Injera said he had to listen to his body after months of deliberating whether to call it quits.
“Everything must come to an end, sometime. I have always said that I will know it’s time because my body will tell me. And for the past few months, it has really ‘spoken’ to me so, finally, I have decided to listen to it.“As hard as this is for me, after 17 years of literal blood, sweat and tears, it’s time to step away from this great game that has given me so much more than I could ever ask for,” he wrote.
He also thanked all those who accorded him support throughout his career, reserving a special mention for his wife and kids who have been there for him all through.“To my wife Chebet and my kids; Chloe, Clyde, and Carl, thank you very much for all the love, support and understanding you have given me all these years.“Those days, weeks, and sometimes months that you have endured without my presence as I was busy chasing my dream across the globe are finally over,” he said.
Injera now moves to Avanti Communications, a UK-based satellite operator, where he will take up a role to support its operations in East Africa.
“To the fans, media and sponsors, thank you all for the support throughout my career. I hope I made you all proud.”
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