George Nyambua reveals secret behind 13-year stay at Kabras
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He has shared the field with some of the country's rugby greats, including Darwin Mukidza, Biko Adema, Wilson Kopondo and the late Tony Onyango
Kabras RFC captain George Nyambua has opened up on the secret behind his longevity in the sport.
Nyambua has stayed at the top level for more than a decade.
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The veteran flanker has spent 13 years with the Kakamega-based club, helping transform it into one of the most dominant forces in Kenyan rugby.
During that period, he has lifted six Kenya Cup titles and an equal number of Enterprise Cup crowns, cementing his place among the club's greatest servants.
Despite his impressive résumé, Nyambua insisted he is not ready to slow down.
According to the experienced forward, seeing younger players develop and looking up to him for guidance remains his biggest source of motivation.
"When I see the young players looking up to me and the new generation coming through, it gives me the motivation to keep going. I feel like I still have a lot to offer them. For some of them, I am a mentor, and more than anything else, that responsibility keeps me going," Nyambua offered.
The seasoned flanker believes his longevity has been built on consistency and discipline rather than talent alone.
"The secret is hard work; there are no shortcuts. I have been playing for Kabras for the last 13 years, and I am still going strong. That has only been possible because of the work we put in behind the scenes. The training we do is intense, and that commitment is what has helped us maintain our standards over the years,” he said.
While the trophies are a source of pride, Nyambua says one of his greatest achievements has been helping shape the next generation of leaders within the club.
"I am proud to have captained this team for such a long time. My greatest joy comes from seeing younger players grow, guiding them and helping bring them into leadership roles within the team,” he said.
His latest success came on Saturday, May 30, when Kabras defeated Uganda's Black Pirates 25-12 at the RFUEA Grounds to successfully defend the Enterprise Cup title.
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Nyambua admitted the Ugandan champions provided a stern test.
"Playing against Black Pirates was always going to be an uphill task. They have a very strong pack of forwards and really tested us, but I am glad we managed to get the win in the end,” he said.
With the 15s season now behind them, attention shifts to the National Sevens Circuit, where Kabras will once again be among the teams to beat.
Although Nyambua acknowledges that sevens rugby has never been his preferred format, he remains optimistic about the club's chances.
"Sevens has never really been my strongest suit; my focus has always been on the 15s game. Sometimes we find ourselves short on preparation time because other teams begin their sevens campaigns earlier while we are still involved in other competitions.
However, I believe we are fit, and we have a talented group of young players who can step up. We are looking forward to the season and hopefully winning at least two circuits,” he offered.
Beyond club rugby, Nyambua has also enjoyed a distinguished international career with the Kenya Simbas.
Last year, he celebrated a decade of involvement with the national team setup and currently boasts 46 caps, a significant milestone considering the limited number of international fixtures available to Kenya.
Nyambua first earned a national team call-up in 2015 but had to wait until 2017 to make his full debut.
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He played his first full 80 minutes in a memorable international friendly against Germany at the RFUEA Grounds on May 27, 2017.
Although Kenya narrowly lost 30-29, the match marked the beginning of a successful international journey for the flanker, who shared the field with some of the country's rugby greats, including Darwin Mukidza, Biko Adema, Wilson Kopondo and the late Tony Onyango.