Published on July 27, 2024 by Agencies for Kenya Online News
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Record national football champions Gor Mahia FC forward Austin Odhiambo and Kenya Police Bullets Lydia ‘Ozil’ Okoth have been awarded as the Most Valuable Players (MVP) of the FKF Premier League and women’s Premier League respectively.
In the men’s Premier League, Gor Mahia dominated the trophies, with goalkeeper Kevin ‘Saha’ Omondi clinching the golden boot while Benson Omalla, with 19 goals last season won the Golden Boot.
Jonathan McKinstry, who has since departed for a new job as Gambia’s head coach, was named coach of the year.
In the women’s league, the Golden Glove award was shared between Judith Osimbo of Ulinzi Starlets and Sophy Akinyi of Vihiga Queens, both who recorded 10 clean sheets. Tumaini Waliaula of Vihiga, with 16 goals last season, won the golden boot.
Josephine Wanjiku and Dickens Mimisa were honored with the FKF Women Premier League and FKF Premier League Referee of the Year awards, respectively.
At the same time, Junior Starlets Head Coach Mildred Cheche received the President’s Award for her exceptional leadership in guiding her team to Kenya’s first World Cup appearance in football.
