Hunger for glory encourages Kenya rugby star Janet Okello

Kenya's Janet Okelo breaks through the Papua New Guinea defense on day one of the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series Qualifier in Hong Kong on 4 April, 2019. [Mike Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugby]

Every successful team has a selfless player who always leads to them to victory, especially in crucial moments. And for the national women’s rugby team, Kenya Lioness, Janet Okello stands out as the fulcrum upon which the valves of glory often revolve.

While most women avoid rugby because of its perceived aggressiveness and the sight of players tackling one another, Okello thinks differently. Rugby runs deep inside her blood.