Who is Daniel Adongo? Former NFL player and first Kenyan in the league deported from the US to Kenya by ICE
Daniel Adongo, the first Kenyan NFL player, has been deported from the United States. He overstayed his visa for nearly a decade after his football career ended. Adongo faced multiple arrests and convictions for various offenses during his time there. Immigration officials ordered his removal and carried out the deportation in June 2026. His unusual NFL journey concludes with his return to Kenya after many years.
Daniel Adongo, the first Kenyan NFL player, has been deported from the United States. He overstayed his visa for nearly a decade after his football career ended. Adongo faced multiple arrests and convictions for various offenses during his time there. Immigration officials ordered his removal and carried out the deportation in June 2026. His unusual NFL journey concludes with his return to Kenya after many years.
