ROAD TO RECOVERY: I HOPE TO PLAY FOR THE NATIONAL TEAM, SAYS LILIAN ‘MILEGI’ AKINYI
After a serious knee injury threatened her football career, Lilian Akinyi is steadily rebuilding through KEFWA’s Road to Recovery program, holding onto her dream of returning stronger and representing Kenya on the national stage.
When injury forced Lilian Akinyi, popularly known as Milegi, away from competitive football, her journey took an unexpected turn. The Kenya Women Premier League defender from Makolanders FC underwent knee surgery and is now focused on physiotherapy and recovery with support from KEFWA’s Road to Recovery program. As she works toward regaining full fitness, Milegi remains determined to return to top-level football and pursue her dream of playing for the Harambee Starlets. During her recovery, she continues to give back to the game by coaching young players and serving in youth football development.
