Gor Mahia dominate season’s nominees list

The Gor Mahia attacking trio of George Odhiambo, Jacques Tuyisenge, and Meddie Kagere have made the eight-man shortlist for the inaugural Sports Journalists Association of Kenya Player of the Year award.

The three, who scored a combined 32 goals to help K’Ogalo win a record 16th Kenyan Premier League title, will battle it out with their captain, Musa Mohammed, and last year’s winner, Kenneth Muguna, for the top accolade.

KPL golden boot winner Masoud Juma has also been nominated for the award alongside Posta Rangers goalkeeper Patrick Matasi and Nzoia Sugar midfielder Lawrence Juma.

Gor Mahia players celebrates their second goal against Nakumatt during their KPL match at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday 30/07/17 [STANDARD REPORTER]

The association yesterday unveiled the list of nominees in eight categories of the LG Electronics-sponsored football gala to be held on December 18 at Jacaranda Hotel.

Kariobangi Sharks’ William Muluya and Kakamega Homeboyz’s Mike Mururi headline the coach of the year category. Others are Bernard Mwalala (Nzoia Sugar), Sammy Omollo (Posta Rangers), and Sam Ssimbwa (Sofapaka).

Muguna faces stiff competition to retain his midfielder award. He will fight it out with teammates George Odhiambo and Ernest Wendo, Sven Yida (Kariobangi Sharks), Lawrence Juma (Nzoia Sugar), Michael Madoya (Zoo Kericho), Chrispinous Oduor (Mathare United), and Humphrey Mieno (Tusker).