NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 27 – Winger and fan favorite Eric Zakayo has been named as the Tusker FC player of the month of January in a joint vote by the team’s fans, coaches and fellow players.
Zakayo has been one of Tusker’s standout performers in January and had an assist to top up to his performances, clinching the award.
“I am pleased to have been given this award but it was a joint effort from the coaches and my fellow players. We have worked as a team and this award is for all of us. I am truly grateful to be chosen among very talented players and this will now motivate me to keep working hard,” said the coach.
Zakayo beat stiff competition to clinch the award.
Also nominated for the award was skipper Humphrey Mieno who has been sensational for the brewers, goalkeeper Patrick Matasi, defender Charles Momanyi and Deogratious Ojok who is the club’s top scorer with six goals so far.
Tusker have had a difficult month of January where they have won two, drawn two and lost one match, but still retain their lead on top of the standings.
They face off with Kenya Police FC on Saturday afternoon and they will hope to bag maximum points to guard their chokehold on top spot.
