I am still here for now – Michael Wokorach clarifies on national team retirement talks

'Luo men don't retire on Twitter' was the phrase Michael Wokorach used to clarify on his earlier statement shared on his official Twitter handle about retiring from the Uganda Rugby sevens team.

The 32-year-old had, on May 1st, shared a tweet in which he insinuated that he was set to retire as he handed over the captaincy to Ian Munyani; however, in an exclusive interview with Pulse Sports, 'Gonya' says that's not the case.

"I am still part of the team, I had a chat with the coaches, and they said I should stay around for now until Africa Cup in September to try and win it and also try to qualify for the Olympics," Wokorach noted.

"For now, that is the main goal, and I will give all I can about my retirement; I can say it's in my plans, but not now; it will depend on how my body feels."

Asked why he decided to hand over the captaincy now, yet he could still lead the Uganda Rugby sevens side, Wokorach revealed it was the right time and thing to do.

"I've been captain for my longest playing career, since 2009 when I started playing."

"So I felt it was right for me to step down and hand over the captaincy to someone (Munyani) who is younger and has a lot to offer to Uganda."

"It's good for Ian; he can lead Uganda to more championships, and besides, I lose nothing by lighting someone else's candle," Wokorach added.

'Wokos' will now be expected to lead his club, the Heathens, in the remaining two games as they try to end the current Nile Special Rugby Premiership on a high as their chances of defending the league are next to impossible.