Nzoia’s Otieno grabs March Player of the Month gong

Nzoia Sugar forward Brian Otieno receives his player of the month award. PHOTO/Alex Isaboke

BUNGOMA, Kenya, Apr 25 – On his debut in the Kenyan Premier League, Nzoia Sugar forward Brian Otieno claimed the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) Player of the Month award for March to become the first recipient this season.

No player scored more than Otieno’s two goals in March, where the first two matches of the season were played as the Bungoma based side launched their Premier League debut on a high, collecting four points out of a possible six.

Otieno netted twice against defending champions Tusker FC in a 5-2 victory, a result that took the Bernard Mwalala side top of the standings after round one of the matches.

In their second match, Otieno was influential though he did not find the back of the net in ensuring the newbies finish the month unbeaten after holding Mathare United to a goalless draw at their Sudi Stadium backyard.

To win the award that was accompanied by Sh100, 000 and a 49-inch LG television, Otieno garnered 17 points to beat Gor Mahia utility player Godfrey Walusimbi who received 14 points while his club-mate midfielder Kenneth Muguna was third on 11 points.

The decision was reached after a seven-member SJAK Commission went to the ballot where Otieno emerged winner.

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