Daystar Falcons captain Clinton Amukwachi has opened up on the challenges he faced during his recovery from a Grade Two ACL sprain that sidelined him for part of the National 7s Circuit.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsAmukwachi sustained the injury during the Ruff n Tuff 7s in a match against Impala. After seeking medical attention, he was diagnosed with the ACL sprain and was forced to watch his teammates from the sidelines as he embarked on rehabilitation.The recovery process proved challenging for the Falcons captain, particularly because he lives in Athi River and had to travel to Nairobi for regular medical check-ups.##NAJAVA_MECA_9922045##“Recovery has not been easy. It has been hard, and there have been a lot of challenges. I live in Athi River, so commuting from Athi River to Nairobi for check-ups was very challenging because of the distance,” Amukwachi said.However, the toughest part for the towering captain was being unable to contribute on the pitch while his teammates continued with their campaign.“It was not easy watching my fellow players out there playing while I was on the sidelines, taking water. It was quite hard, but my teammates kept encouraging me until I was finally told that I could play,” he added.Patrick Odongo reveals niggly injuries ruling him out of Embu 7sAmukwachi eventually made his return at the Kabeberi 7s, where he played a key role as Daystar Falcons defeated Kabras RFC in the fifth-place playoff before losing to hosts Mwamba RFC in the final to finish sixth.His return has since provided a boost for the Falcons, who came out firing at the Driftwood 7s, reaching their maiden semifinal of the circuit.They lost to Kabras in the semifinal but bounced back to defeat Menengai Oilers in the third-place playoff and secure their first podium finish of the circuit.David Nyangige delighted to make KCB debut after months of transfer sagaAmukwachi has also been one of the tournament's standout personalities, with his trademark celebration of waving his right hand across his face while racing to score becoming a familiar sight during the Falcons' matches.Reflecting on his time on the sidelines, Amukwachi admitted that he missed being involved in the action and often wondered whether his presence could have made a difference for his team.“I really missed the action. Being on the outside, I kept thinking that I could have made a difference for the team,” he said.Impala boosts environmental conservation efforts through partnership with leading foundationWith the Falcons building momentum as the circuit progresses, Amukwachi says the team is focused on improving on last season's performances and pushing for a higher finish.“We want to tick all our boxes and improve from our previous performances. We also want to finish higher than we did last season,” he concluded.
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