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Olando settling down to life in Dubai, but not ready to stop playing just yet

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Captain Kenya Lionesses Philadelphia Olando during the naming of solid Kenya Lioness squad that will face Ghana in their Olympic Qualifier match next weekend. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

As Philadelphia Olando (pictured) starts settling into her new job at Emirati Women Rugby team, the former Kenya Lionesses skipper says she has not given up in serving the national women sevens team if called upon.

Olando, who was appointed as the head coach of the United Arab Emirates national team, said she is out demonstrate that women are capable to succeed in areas men have flourished.

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