Kenyan rugby player Collins Injera has announced his retirement from the sport after a successful career spanning 17 years

Kenyan rugby player Collins Injera has announced his retirement from the sport after a successful career spanning 17 years. Injera is considered one of the greatest Kenyan rugby players of all time and is widely regarded as one of the best sevens players in the world.

Injera began his career with the Kenyan national team in 2006, and quickly established himself as a key player. He played a vital role in Kenya's success in the Rugby Africa Sevens tournament, helping the team win the title in 2008 and 2009. He also played a key role in Kenya's qualification for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in 2009 and 2013.

Injera's success on the international stage led to him being selected for the Kenyan Sevens team that competed in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He also represented Kenya in the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the 2019 Rugby World Cup Sevens.

Off the field, Injera was also known for his leadership and sportsmanship, being appointed as the Captain of the Kenyan Sevens team and also as the ambassador for various brands.

Injera's career also includes several records, including the most tries scored by a Kenyan player in the World Rugby Sevens Series, with a total of 242 tries, he is also the second-highest try scorer in the series of all time, behind only Fiji's Santiago Gomez Cora.

Injera announced his retirement from rugby on social media, expressing his gratitude for the support he had received throughout his career and for the opportunity to represent Kenya on the international stage. He said, "After 17 years of wearing the Kenyan jersey, it's time for me to hang up my boots. I would like to thank all of my teammates, coaches, and fans for the support and memories throughout the years"