 Welcome back to our final segment. That's the interview and we are glad to have members of the Black Falcons, that's the women's club as well as the men's side, that's the Kabadi club they do. But painting the national league and the women's team are the reigning national champions while the men's team, well, they all here, they'll tell us how their season was. And I'll begin by just introducing them, I have Frank Otahono, my immediate right, he was also the assistant coach for Black Falcons, and of course Christina Diambo, as well as Margaret Wangoi and Lizanne Ovino, and of course on my far left is Ryan Neville, that's who was crowned the best defender. Karibuni Sana, from Black Falcons, it's found in Lakisamahina, Nairobi, right? And maybe I'll begin by asking Lizanne about the performance, how the season, of course you were crowned national champions, but what are some of the key moments that did define your season? What I can say is that the key moments, the crucial stages that you made you champions. Let me start with our trainings. We normally train from 8 to 10, at times from 10 to 1, so the training times, those are the key, they are the crucial times that we had, because some of us were going for, were working, so getting as a team was not that easy. But I'm glad by the help of our coaches and the players like Vanyatuli Jituma, we needed this, we wanted this crown and at last we got it. How crucial was this crown Wangoi, the title, how sweet was it to Black Falcons, what did it do to the whole team? It was such an amazing moment. It was such an amazing moment, the win, because we have really worked so hard for it for such a long time, so we were looking forward to it. We have been working for months and months, training long hours, the commitments, everything, we were just so happy, we were glad we were able to get that trophy, because we really had worked hard for that trophy. Christine, we will crown the best defender, how is the feeling? Best player of the tournament, right? Of the season? Yes, actually it was amazing, I felt very nice, very good. I think I deserved it, but also since we really, like nili pigazo zi veni nafa, nili pigazo zi veni nafa, nili Jituma veni nafa. So, to na tegemi tiyo game next to anetana. When I say my lapdile competition will go up from the rest of the teams, will it go up to the best players? Yes, actually without my team, it will go up, as well as say I will push veni nafa. We will go on to tell you support, motivation na weza. Na yu commitment piafazo zi, it will go up, it will go up. Of course, next biggest battle now is to retain the title, never easy. Yes, never easy, because Kila mutu, pali teams ni mob, na wa se wengi wana tkaku fika pali, wana tkaku kila msi wana tkaku best raider, best defender, of which lazima ni maintain, I must work extra hard, don't say sinipita. So next season which will be next Saturday na join it hands na yu moral kadi mwisho. Yes, na yu confidence na tukana na ni? Yu confidence na tukana na zoezi, onesha watu tizia akon. Only those who work hard succeed. That's not a good thing, Frank, Frank Nikochoa, men's team, how would you rank about, how wonderful was it for them to come back with the title? Yes, at first it was a shock. I didn't expect team Black Falcon, it was down to up to top. We had the ladies, it was easy, we had the jiavelds, it was easy. We had a lot of work, more than boys already. But thank you for the champions and for the work you have done. It's the second leg in April 13th this month. So the team was very good. We had a lot of work to do. We had a lot of work to do. The mastermind behind all this. He's a technical know-how. Maybe the rest of the competitors, did they give you the push to become champions, the rest of the opponents? The competition was stiff. We had a lot of work. The game was heavy. The opponents didn't know what to do. They didn't know what to do. But the push and the competition, they knew what to do. Nice. You ran top 5, went to the playoffs. Was that the result that the team wanted this season? That was not the result that we were expecting. But we hoped for the best this season, season 2. But actually the ladies made us happy, made us proud. Since they retained that, they were able to carry the cup. So being the top there as Black Falcon babes, that was one of our success, one of our dream. Since many of us wanted to retain the trophy, fighting for that trophy is what we wanted. So actually we started from top 6 until we reached top 3. Then things went the way they went. What happened? Like players, talking with players sometimes it's very difficult. But players get injuries easily. So since this season... They have scored? No. So actually kutapata, kuna player kuna tegemi asana, but to be watched actually. Maybe a key end up at a gain injury. So a kisha end up up at injury and to a timing. So I think that was... One of the reasons. The reason is why we were really shook up. But I think when we are going to be back this leg season 2, we are going to be more prepared for injuries actually. Because the challenges that we are facing most clearly injuries. And of course that means that you have to beef up the squad. You are also the best defender. How was that to the rest of the team? And how important was it for you to kukua name the best defender? So according to me I was happy. I didn't know that I can make it at the top since the many people are there actually. It was like competition. Like I want to be there. I have to carry this title. So commitment, training, availing myself, listening to what the coach is saying. You see such things. Kukua ready to kuske kenyemtana kwenbi. I have been ready to be corrected actually. Because this is a contact spot. You have to need to be aggressive. So actually the one who I am supposed to be thanking right now is my coach. What is his name? Coach Weere. He was the one who was pushing me. He was telling me you can't be training hard. And then you come here and you are doing nothing. So that thing was beating me like I really deserve this thing. I have been training hard. And the second person who made me this to pull up my socks was my captain. Alan Umondi, my assistant actually. He was the one who was telling me you can do this thing. Because according to the fixtures, the games were so hard actually. Because everybody is training. Everybody needs that thing. The former was our best defender. I needed this thing actually. So it was so hard for me. But you beat them all to be crowned the best. Liza maybe talking about kabadi and the opportunity to offer to players. Especially girls of women. Is it a big opportunity for them out there in the sport? What I can say it's much bigger. With the ladies. We tonight are jitu kujitu wuma. I know it's not easy. Because was chana wakona so many issues kwa ground. Maybe it's our hinda from that nene kukua into sports. Sports umanship. But opportunities ziko. Ziko mobsan. There are so many opportunities. It's just that our leaders plan these opportunities. Because the ladies are jitu mi. They are not there for competition. For men. When something is called out for men. Kama wana tkakwenda mahali. So many men wana jiavelpale kujitu makwa iyo. But ladies wana kwa nga kawako. That many inakwa had sana. So competition ladies. Aikwangi that much. Kwa chana wana kwa kumia. Wana jipenda mulia oza iyo. It takes a lot to get them out. And of course Margaret Raider. What makes a good raider. How important is it? What kind of role does he play to a team? Basically the role that you played in your team for them to become champions. So I've been playing Kabadi for the last one year. I joined around this time last year. So for one year. I was playing floorball. So I joined Kabadi. A friend referred me to someone. And then I joined Kabadi. But I was still not playing for black falcons. But the moment I saw how the team was playing. I joined the sports. So I came in the sports thinking I was going to be a defender. Because I am actually a bit strong. So I thought I was going to be a defender. But then I started reading and I was like this is my thing. So to be a good raider you have to have speed. You have to have agility. You have to have a lot of strength. People just think that because you're a raider you're just moving, moving, moving. No, it requires a lot. A lot of strength, a lot of agility. And in the last game I was very prepared for it. I was training so hard for it. So when we came to play I was ready for the challenge. And because I have my team I know when I go to raid anything can happen there. You can be captured, you can remain there. But I was very confident that even if I'm taking out of the mats the defenders are going to bring me back. So I was depending on my team and they did not fail me. And at the same time I knew when I go to the other side to raid I was going to come back with a point. Christine, maybe after being crowned the best player this is alright. What's next for you? And maybe you can begin by saying how did you pick up Kabadi? Actually many liens of Kabadi. It has been four years ago. So kidogan lokomze, kidogan. Experience there? So Kabadi is not seeing him right now. Actually he is in Zambia. So Kabadi is not seeing him right now. So Kabadi is not seeing him right now. I was in Zambia. I was not in Fawji 2 but I was in BD. I was in Zuma. I was in Toke and I was in Kulivi Zuri. So I was crowning my team. I was in Kuchuwa Kuz first. Atokiyangale my height. I was in Zuma. I was in Raida. There was a rafu. They were very... Next time... ...to singe mele at least to many girls... ...who are best trainers that we can present to. In chair to injured. To poor like see me pekiangu. Madam to kwengi. Yes indeed. And Frank maybe there are opportunities for women... ...same as men and women right? But you look at the men opportunities that are around for men. One is like abroad. Like where can I help because we are playing in the elite league in India. Is it the same for ladies? Yes for ladies. In Kenya we have a very strong team. We are ladies. We are competitive sauna. Last time we were in Uganda... ...and it was kind of hard. But we managed. Kutuka namba 3. That na shukuru iyo. Certainza sama kwa... ...we have opportunities for the injured. Kabadi kwa no opportunity. We are afraid. They are like... ...the contactness. They are afraid like... ...wana waga pa the clash... ...the body clash nini dangerous. But once you know kabadi... ...and you start playing it like 2 weeks... ...it's addictive. Kutuka penda na. Kutuka penda saana. Kutuka kutuka kuiwacha. Unizanga lakama mito... ...in Lizan. They represented Kenya in the Uganda tournament. And they played really well. Kutua shukuru saana. Na... ...tunamensina zidi kukuja. Nivele the ladies... ...wadu kuna challenge korekru the ladies. We are still kind of afraid. Kama Zwezii me say itna itikira zwezii... ...to go like Lizan. Okikama Zwezii. Kama at least 2 girls. Kwa the 2 girls one at a back. Eladzimi kabadi is very fun. Lafu the boys... ...willena believe... ...this game... ...it bring Kenya gold. Kwa Kenya we are strong. Kwa kyianga liya India... ...kwa za there is a tournament coming for the men. It's called... I think it's in the next month. I'm assuring you the men will make us proud as Ken. How about as we just wind up, what's now the rise ahead of the future for the black falcons this season especially that's starting next weekend, what are their targets? Black Falcons, we are moving in strong, we are training really hard. So the teams, Dr. Nazo, work hard because to carry on with season 2, it's quite easy. To retain for the men, we are working also hard to IK at the top and beaten. In the motions, we are going and beaten the whole of the season. The ladies resist as they go and retain the ligation. Nice one. Ryan, your thoughts and what's next? When you crown the best, it means there's nowhere else to go? Ya, so actually me, according to me, I'm going to fight for my trophy. I won't let it be easy actually because I was already titled that. Actually I want to be titled it for the rest of the season actually. So this one man who always inspire me is a Kabadi player who played for Poneri Paltan. Ya Shadlu, the left corner actually, the position that I do, I normally play left corner. So that man actually, the way he plays, the way he showcase his game, that's what motivates me. So my dream is to be like him. So for now, I can say that since I've been training, actually I was selected as the national team. So I do train with the national team. So I just hope for the best actually. And this time round as Falcon, I think we're going to be unbeaten as the assistant coach has said. We are looking forward. We want to bring the trophy back home and make our coach happy. So despite the challenges, I know we can make it. Liz, what's coming now is that it's so hard to get gas out. What do you think is going to happen as we wrap up? How to evolve as a demo? Okay, you know, getting ladies who have been into other sports is easier. Atakama, like kali kwa anachaza football, netball. So kumileta ita kwa easier. So that's what we are looking for now. Ujuku pata ulems chana like, it's so hard kumtoa like, kizu skills and what have you ata physically, it's so hard. But to keep ata was chana wene like kwa me kwa into other sports, kwa get into this nene na kwa so easy. So wakaewa kijua challenges we collect. We as the black falcons, what we need most, niku pata iso kids, like the jazies, what we normally play with the mud shoes. Those are the things like, tunalak kwa timiye to like, is on the way to mostly tunaitaj. Ndotuki pata wale wengine tuna get like, aiku hi had, wuna pata sa zengine like here, wato wana job. So kitu tunaitaj ni tuni pata wale wasewani zas mama nasisi as the black falcon ina kwa easier kwa ito ata tukiji push kwa so easy tukiji push kwa game. Ina kwa easy, siya tumenda game, wuna fukiri, siya na hi, siya na hi ina kwa so easy. Ndotuki pata wale wasewani zas mama nasisi It will be alright. And we will make them match. A second for Christine and Margaret, right? Your target, season target. Ni nuna angazi aiku pata hi season? So this season I'm going to challenge Christine. I want that best trader in this season. This is going to be my season. Ya, I want to challenge them because they've been sleeping. I've been playing comedy for one year and I'm challenging them. Christine is not taking that easy. So I've been playing comedy for one year and I'm challenging them. So I'm going to keep pushing myself, keep training, keep training, giving my best because I know I'm better than this. The last season I played and I was okay. I want that trophy. Nice one. The intentions are clear. The competition is within the team Christine, right? Actually when we were here in Ibambi, we had an issue. I said to myself, I'm going to be a wengi. He was poor. Ya. We were here in Ibambi. Atikilasa, your name, your name. Yes, it is good for you but what one angaliya will be like, there is no competition. I'm going to say that she wants to kuni toa apu. I'm very happy because I'm going to challenge her. I want her to know that there is someone very eager to have her. Nice one. Great one. Members of Black Falcons Kabadi Club from Lucky Summer. Thank you so much for gracing touchline. Ryan, Lisanne, Margaret, Christine and Frank, right? I wish you all the best ahead of the beginning of the new season next weekend. Thank you so much. 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