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SJAK, SportPesa launch monthly football awards

FROM LEFT: Sports Journalists Association of Kenya chairman Chris Mbaisi, KPL Chairman Ambrose Rachier and Sportpesa Chief Marketing Manager Kester Shimonyo Muhanji during the launch of Footballer of The Month Award, yesterday. [PHOTO:REBECCA GICHANA]

Kenyan Premier League (KPL) players have a reason to up their game after Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) and sports lottery firm SportPesa launched a monthly Football Player of the Month Award.

The partnership, which will be renewed annually, will see the best player every month pocket Sh50,000, besides a 42-inch television and a trophy.

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