Maseno University Approves American Flag Football
Going by Maseno’s superb record and their recent Revitalization of adoption of new sports, KFAF had hopes that Maseno would quickly accept and familiarize the sport within the University after successful espousal of Ultimate Frisbee and Women’s Rugby in 2018.
Alwanga argues that convincing Maseno University to accept the game is good for the promotion of Kenyan Federation of American Football, as Maseno University becomes fifth in Kenya and first in Kenya University Sports Association Western Conference to embrace American flag football KFAF targets other seven major Universities in Western Conference before exploring others conferences.
The seven Universities include Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Masinde Muliro, University of Kabianga Kaimosi Friends University College, Rongo University Kibabi University and Kisii University.
Prior to the introduction of the Sports at Maseno University, KFAF had successfully introduced the sports in JKUAT, USIU, Multimedia University and the University of Nairobi in the Nairobi Conference. Alwanga said: “The federation will grant the best Maseno University players chances to represent Kenya in both national and international competitions. MasenoUniSports head Ms. Joan Adalo added that Maseno will work closely with KFAF and will be in the forefront in embracing the sports across Western Conference and that the team is leaving nothing to chance as far as promotion is concerned
“I am pleased with the way we played and utilized this wonderful opportunity brought to us by the visitors, we will fully support American football if you (Athletes) put into action our slogan #JitumeUtume.” Joan added.
Maseno University Approves American Flag Football
Kenyan Federation of American Football President George Alwanga believes the successful adoption of American flag football by Maseno University, College Campus Maseno, is the greatest indicator of their full intrusion of a new sport in Kenya.
Going by Maseno’s superb record and their recent Revitalization of adoption of new sports, KFAF had hopes that Maseno would quickly accept and familiarize the sport within the University after successful espousal of Ultimate Frisbee and Women’s Rugby in 2018.
Alwanga argues that convincing Maseno University to accept the game is good for the promotion of Kenyan Federation of American Football, as Maseno University becomes fifth in Kenya and first in Kenya University Sports Association Western Conference to embrace American flag football KFAF targets other seven major Universities in Western Conference before exploring others conferences.
The seven Universities include Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Masinde Muliro, University of Kabianga Kaimosi Friends University College, Rongo University Kibabi University and Kisii University.
Prior to the introduction of the Sports at Maseno University, KFAF had successfully introduced the sports in JKUAT, USIU, Multimedia University and the University of Nairobi in the Nairobi Conference. Alwanga said: “The federation will grant the best Maseno University players chances to represent Kenya in both national and international competitions. MasenoUniSports head Ms. Joan Adalo added that Maseno will work closely with KFAF and will be in the forefront in embracing the sports across Western Conference and that the team is leaving nothing to chance as far as promotion is concerned
“I am pleased with the way we played and utilized this wonderful opportunity brought to us by the visitors, we will fully support American football if you (Athletes) put into action our slogan #JitumeUtume.” Joan added.
Kusa Executives Urges Universities To Adopt American Football
Kenya Federation of American football president was invited by Kenya University Sports Association (KUSA) executive during their scheduled meeting to conduct a presentation about American football in Kenya where particularly flag football was of emphasis that accommodates both genders.
The presentation purposed on how the game is played, the conspicuous difference between flag and tackle, size of the field, the technical staff, equipment involved, competition structure and how the transition to tackle given that it's a new concept taking root in Kenya.
Kenya University sports Association endorsed the full adoption of American football into the university’s sports curriculum. They urged KFAF leadership to continue with the awareness campaign of American football in Kenya and most importantly educate/train coaches and referees who will oversee the development of the game in universities.
The Ministry of sports is championing sports diversity in Kenya and this is a welcoming move to have a new sport introduced in Kenyan learning institutions.
In conclusion, once American football hits the five conferences it will be no longer be a demonstration sport but a competitive sport and KUSA games will feature American football.
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