Emmanuel Olume's exploits at the recently concluded Nairobi region School Games have put him on the radar of top Kenyan rugby clubs.
The Ofafa Jericho High School player enjoyed a standout campaign, steering his side to the nationals of the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) for the first time ever.
He also shone at the Prescott Cup tournament played between May 18 and June 26, 2022.
Speaking to MozzartSport, Olume revealed that a number of Kenyan clubs have approached him for his signature.
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"Three teams have so far shown their interest in me, there is Homeboyz, Impala and KCB, I haven’t yet made a decision on which team I will join,” he stated.
Olume said his ambition is to one day play for the national Sevens team, Shujaa.
“My dream is to go to the university then join a club and hopefully play for Kenya Sevens in the future," the Ofafa Jericho captain added.
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He could be in line to join an elite list of Kenyan internationals who successfully transitioned from high school rugby stars into the national team.
Shujaa legend Humphrey Kayange - the first Kenyan to be inducted into the Hall of fame by World Rugby, Andrew Amonde, Edward Rombo, Billy Odhiambo and Willy Ambaka are just a few examples.
Kayange went to rugby powerhouse Kakamega High School while Rombo’s impressive career was nurtured at Nairobi School.
Rombo, the first Kenyan to turn professional, captained Nairobi School to the national secondary schools games title in 1986. While still at school, Rombo used to play for Barclays Bank Rugby Club.
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