REWARDING HARDWORK

FKF set stage to fete National Super League luminaries

The gala will be held at a Nairobi hotel on Wednesday, September 15 from noon.

In Summary

•Most Valuable Player: Anthony Gicho (FC Talanta), Cornelius Juma (Mwatate United), Portipher Odhiambo (Vihiga Bullets).

•Golden Boot (Best Forward): Cornelius Juma (Mwatate United), Jackson Oketch (Vihiga Bullets), Samuel Ndung’u (Kenya Police).

FC Talanta's David Juma sends Mt. Kenya's Brian Anday tumbling down during their National Super League match at GEMS Cambridge on Sunday.
FC Talanta's David Juma sends Mt. Kenya's Brian Anday tumbling down during their National Super League match at GEMS Cambridge on Sunday.
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Football Kenya Federation (FKF) unveiled nominees for this year's National Super League awards.

Among the 11 categories to be feted, include the coach, player, and young player of the year, as well as the fair play team of the year and the most outstanding match officials.

FKF President Nick Mwendwa is also set to award the most outstanding organization in using sports as a tool for community development. The gala will be held at a Nairobi hotel on Wednesday, September 15 from noon.

Final List:

Most Valuable Player: Anthony Gicho (FC Talanta), Cornelius Juma (Mwatate United), Portipher Odhiambo (Vihiga Bullets).

Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper): Bonphas Munyasa (APS Bomet)Gedion Ogweno (Migori Youth)Wilson Mwangi (Muranga Seal)

Defender of the Year: Chris Wilunda (APS Bomet FC), Nichodemus Malika (FC Talanta),Portipher Odhiambo (Vihiga Bullets)

Midfielder of the Year: Antony Gicho (FC Talanta), Bonface Kweyu (Vihiga Bullets),Brian Michira (Shabana)

Golden Boot (Best Forward): Cornelius Juma (Mwatate United), Jackson Oketch (Vihiga Bullets), Samuel Ndung’u (Kenya Police).

Young Player of the Year (Most Promising Player): Alfred Tanui (Kisumu All Stars)Alvin Ochieng (Kisumu All Stars)Brian Michira (Shabana).

Coach of the Year: Ken Kenyatta (FC Talanta)Edward Manoah (Vihiga Bullets)Benedict Simiyu (APS Bomet).

Fair Play Award (Team): Fortune Sacco, Kibera Black Stars, Vihiga Bullets.

Team of the Year: FC Talanta, Kenya Police, Vihiga Bullets

Centre Referee of the Year: Edwin Bobiyo, Lucy Juma, Wycliffe Itolondo:

Assistant Referee of the Year: Irene Masha, Oliver Lime, Walter Maritim.