Odhiambo is best coach for July

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Sony Sugar coach Patrick Odhiambo is the Fidelity Insurance Coach of the Month Award for July. 

The immediate former Chemelil Sugar head coach beat Bandari's Bernard Mwalala to become just the second winner of the title from the club since inception three years ago. 

Sony Sugar collected the most points in July after beating Sofapaka, Nzoia Sugar and Mathare United but fell to AFC Leopards by a solitary goal. Bandari, on the other hand, played one match less in July winning two matches and drawing one. 

"I'm thankful first of all to the almighty then to my players and team management for the good work that has culminated in this award. It has taken a lot of hard work and sacrifice to reach here. When I took up this job it seemed impossible to revive the club. It was a huge risk but I was confident in my ability and moving from 18th to eighth on the table is testament." Odhiambo said.

He jumped ship from Chemelil to Sony mid season reinvigorating the 2006 champions from an alarming lull. 

"I identified a weakness in the team and engaged everyone in addressing it. Leadership was lacking and I had to sign up one or two players to give the rest direction. Fortunately, everything went well and players responded positively." he said.

His focus is to win the rest of his league games and finish in the highest possible position. "I've got phenomenal players in the likes of Agwanda Enoch and the rest who have played key roles in our rise and hope we continue on our form." Odhiambo said.