Harambee Stars defender graduates in England

Harambee Stars defender Eugene Asike has added another feather to his academic cap after graduating from a United Kingdom (UK) university.

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The former Tusker FC captain was a student at Brighton University, where he was undertaking a course in Strength and Conditioning (S&C).

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Asike took to his Instagram account to make the announcement through a photo in a graduation gown.

“Building brick by brick and celebrating every win along the way. God's work na maombi ya Mama (and my Mum's prayers),” posted Asike.

Asike’s education came with great opportunities for the former Sofapaka man as he got to work with English Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion as part of his practicals, an experience he termed as eye eye-opener.

“It is a massive opportunity to be honest. I get to have sessions with the S&C coaches of Brighton FC, just to put what I have learnt into practice.

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Working with the coaches has been an eye-opener for me and a huge learning curve, gaining valuable experience in the process.

You get to learn how things are done in top professional clubs, and this increases your knowledge and you appreciate the game more,” said Asike in a past interview with Telecomasia.

Asike chose to study S&C as a way of sharpening his skills and improving his profile as an S&C coach, as well as that of his fitness company -Elevate Athletics, even as he prepares for life after football.

Away from his studies, the former KCB FC man also signed with English side Whitehawk FC - a semi-professional team based in Brighton that plays in the Isthmian League Premier Division, the seventh tier of English football.

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The 31-year-old’s pursuit of S&C is an eye-opener for many athletes, and especially footballers, on diversification in preparing for life after football. The majority of footballers always go for football coaching as a career after their active playing days.