Daystar Falcons’ Trio Stake their Claim
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- Daystar University
- 10 Nov, 2023
SPORTS
Daystar
Falcons’ Trio Stake their Claim
By
Stephen Awino
Geylord
Ngasi, Eddie Wambugu and Mike Oduor have set their eyes on the Simbas after an
impactful outing with the Chipu. The trio are coming off a campaign in the
recently concluded World Rugby Under-20 Trophy tournament. The Daystar Falcons
boys have had the privilege of representing their nation at the international
stage. The trio’s journey has been nothing but incredible.
Geylord
Ngasi’s rugby journey began when he joined the Daystar Falcons just a year ago.
He faced several challenges as a newcomer with limited prior training. However,
by sheer determination and perseverance he is today a promising player on the
team.
After
hearing about the Daystar rugby trials, Geylord decided to give it a shot. As a
rookie, he had to prove himself during the preseason training sessions. His
hard work and dedication earned him recognition from the coach. Despite falling
ill during the first match of the season, Geylord’s debut came in the second
match, and he continued to impress on the field. Adapting to the competitive
environment of Athi River proved to be a challenge, but he pushed himself out
of his comfort zone to excel.
Geylord’s
ambition didn’t stop at college level. With aspirations of playing for Chipu
(the Kenya Under-20 national rugby team), he trained relentlessly, drawing from
the experience of the training sessions with Daystar Falcons. His efforts paid
off, as he secured a spot on the national team, an achievement he never
imagined possible. Reflecting on his journey, Geylord humbly acknowledges the
invaluable lessons learned both on and off the field. Playing against skilled
opponents has taught him to seek guidance and learn from others, leading to
personal growth and improvement in his game.
“This
kind of experience is what anyone playing rugby would wish for. It is so
humbling yet also a rich lesson. As you are in the game, you meet
someone
playing the same position as you and you are like this guy knows what he is doing.”
At the end of the game, I would reach out and learn a few things from the
opposition and from my own teammates with whom I socialize. That way I have
come to learn a lot. When I started my rugby journey, I would never have
imagined that I would get to experience such,” said Geylord.
Michael
Oduor is another exciting export of Daystar Falcons. He has played for The
Falcons for two seasons and has made tremendous progress in those two years.
Oduor
reflects on how big a part Daystar Falcons played in preparing him to represent
his country on the international stage.
“Falcons
imenisaidia juu, you know the coach anajua your strength anakushow hapo hivo
what you are capable of and if you execute it hio ndio kitu waanangalia huku
kwa national team.”
Oduor
advanced from just university rugby to national rugby. Many might fold under
the pressure, but the young lad relishes the gusto of competing with the big
boys. He compares his university rugby experience and that of the international
stage and says it is indeed very different.
He
shares how the pressure to perform when the cameras are on you and the nation
is behind you was a bit overwhelming at first. He, however, got used to it and
he has not looked
back
ever since. The young player has had to hone his skills to be able to hold
position number 2 for the Chipu. He adds the position is not short of
challenges.
“Unajua
mimi ni hooker, I play position number two and kama hooker, ball ikitoka, off
the line I need to throw the ball back. Na kama kuna pressure mingi and I lose
my concentration, hapo I end up ni methrow ball not straight and that’s a
penalty against us.”
Having
made such a huge milestone and a big switch to national rugby, just what does
the future hold for some of rugby’s biggest prospect? Well, the young lads have
set their sight on the Simbas and hope to make the switch from U20 rugby. It is
incredible how greatness often emerges from such humble beginnings. As they
pursue the path they have forged, Mike Odour, Eddie Njoroge, and Geylord Ngasi
stand as a testament to the power of dedication and hard work.
Daystar’s Patrick Odongo leads
Kenya to the 2024 Paris Olympics
In
September 2023, Patrick Odongo, a Daystar Rugby Falcons team member, scored two
of three goals that saw Kenya Rugby 7s team clinch the Africa title, and
consequently qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics.
Despite
being in a morning season after losing his mother at the time , Patrick still
joined the Kenya national team in Harare, Zimbabwe, for the Rugby African Men’s
7s.
A
Community Development major in the School of Applied Human Science, Patrick got
a place in the national Kenya Shujaa Rugby Team.
Congratulations
to Patrick Odongo for making Daystar shine brighter.
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