US deports former American football star Daniel Adongo News 22 min ago
Former National Football League (NFL) player Daniel Adongo has been deported to Kenya over a past visa overstay and a criminal record, as US authorities toughen their stance on unwanted foreigners.
Former Kenya 15s rugby international Ken Thimba, whose son Joshua Weru was recently drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL, says: “Adongo’s return to Kenya marks a dramatic change in the journey of an athlete who was once celebrated as a symbol of hope and opportunity for Kenyan talent on the global stage.
He transitioned from Kenyan rugby to the NFL, becoming one of Kenya’s most recognised athletes and inspiring many aspiring sportsmen across the country.
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