FOOTBALL: Thiong’o named SPL’s best player for December

SportPesa best Kenyan Premier League player of the month for January 2019 of Kakamega Homeboyz FC striker 19 years old Peter Thion'go at Kakamega Bukhungu stadium

Kakamega Homeboyz attacking midfielder Peter Thiong’o was yesterday named the Sportpesa/LG player of the month for December 2018 at Bukhungu Stadium.

The 19-year-old took home a personalised trophy, a 49 inch television and Sh100,000. 

Thiong’o who’s featuring in the Sportpesa Premier League for the first time was in fine form for the Kakamega based side in December.

He scored twice and set up three other goals and in the process helped his side register crucial wins over KCB and AFC Leopards.

He began the season by assisting Max Ravel’s lone goal against KCB at Bukhungu Stadium before netting one and setting up two in the 3-0 win over Leopards at Bukhungu Stadium.

He also found the back of the net against Western Stima as his side went down 2-1 at Moi Stadium in Kisumu. 

“It’s a great feeling to win this award and it’s thanks to the supportive team members. There is no limit to my progress after this and now my focus is on making the national team to the Africa Cup of Nations.” he said. 

The former St. Joseph’s FC man beat Mathare United’s Cliff Nyakeya, Sony Sugar’s Enock Agwanda and Ulinzi Stars Enosh Ochieng to back to the award.

He garnered 24 votes, while Nyakeya came in second with 23. Agwanda was third with 13.