×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Joseph Okumu: When a footballer is injured

Stade de Reims defender Joseph Okumu on the ground after suffering an injury during their French Ligue 1 match against Amiens SC. [Stade de Reims]

After a smooth eight-hour flight aboard Kenya Airways’ Boeing 787 Dreamliner in February 2024, I touched down at the iconic Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. The air was freezing. Snow fell like Biblical manna from the sky, a gentle yet biting welcome to the land of Emmanuel Macron. Behold, I was in France.

Once cleared by immigration, I slid into a waiting executive Mercedes-Benz S-Class, chauffeured by Carlos, a driver contracted to the then Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims. In less than two hours, we had covered the 130 kilometres northeast of Paris, and I found myself in Reims.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Athletics
Beyond the training ground: How coach Ruth Bundotich is nurturing stars to global glory
Unique Sports
Esports Kenya president Lusigi lands global role
By AFP 1 day ago
Premier League
Mane against Mbemba will be main highlight in Group D battle
By AFP 1 day ago
Premier League
Hosts Morocco include injured captain Hakimi in Afcon squad