Kenya Sevens youngster Davis Nyangige has publicly expressed his frustration following a failed transfer from Impala RFC, revealing that he is currently without a club.
Nyangige, who made his maiden national team appearance for Kenya Sevens during the HSBC SVNS 2 last month at Nyayo National Stadium, says the stalled move has left him deeply unsettled at a crucial point in his career.
The talented halfback had been seeking a move to KCB Rugby Club during the last transfer window, reportedly for education-related reasons, but claims Impala blocked the transfer.
“Impala first lied to me about taking me to school. Second, they didn’t want to release me to KCB for education purposes, demanding for some money. The time I left Northern Suburbs they didn’t pay anything but only fake promises,” Nyangige told Two5four.
He further revealed the emotional toll the situation has taken on him.
“Right now I don’t have a club and it disturbs me a lot,” he added.
Nyangige also disclosed that he has made repeated attempts to reach the club’s management in a bid to resolve the matter, but says he has been taken in circles and is now no longer receiving responses to his calls or messages. According to him, some voices within the club have suggested he should simply return and continue playing for Impala, a proposition he finds difficult to understand given the circumstances.
The player questioned why anyone would deny him what he describes as a lucrative opportunity that could positively impact both his rugby career and education.
Nyangige joined Impala in 2024 from Strathmore and steadily rose through the ranks, culminating in his national team call-up during the Nairobi leg of the global sevens circuit. His performances had marked him as one of the promising players in the shorter format of the game.
The current impasse now leaves the player’s immediate future uncertain, despite his recent breakthrough on the international stage.
Efforts to get a response from Impala RFC regarding the allegations were unsuccessful, as the club had not responded by the time of publication.
The situation raises fresh concerns about player welfare and contractual transparency within local rugby structures, especially for young talents balancing education and professional aspirations.
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