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Wisdom Naya: Footballer has lost a leg but that won’t stop him

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Former Sofapaka midfielder Wisdom Naya having a chat with Tawi All Star coach Edwin Awange (L) and his fan Willy Opuku at their rural home, Mitume village, Kitale on January 19, 2022. [Martin Ndiema, Standard]

In 2018, Wisdom Naya, a 15-year-old student at St. Anthony’s Boys Kitale, was one of the star attractions as he inspired the Kenyan secondary schools football giants to Copa Coca-Cola African Cup of Nations title triumph in Nakuru.

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