The Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) Football Commission has trimmed down to three nominees for the 2019 LG/SJAK Football Awards slated for next Monday 19th August 2019 at National Museums of Kenya.
All the players and coaches making the three-man shortlist will share the Sh4 million prize kitty in addition to the products provided by LG Electronics.
Gor Mahia has two players in the Most Valuable player category while AFC Leopards do not have a single nominee in all 7 categories.
Below are the finalists
Most Valuable Player
1. Francis Kahata-Gor Mahia
2. Enosh Ochieng-Ulinzi Stars
3. Joash Onyango-Gor Mahia
Golden Glove
1.Justin Ndikumana – Sofapaka
2.Faruk Shikhalo – Bandari
3. Samuel Odhiambo – Western Stima
Defender of the Year
1. Brian Otieno – Bandari
2. Kelvin Wesonga – Sony Sugar
3. Joash Onyango – Gor Mahia
Midfielder of the Year
1. Francis Kahata – Gor Mahia
2. Abdalla Hassan – Bandari
3. Cliff Nyakeya – Mathare United
Golden Boot
1. Enosh Ochieng – Ulinzi Stars
2. Allan Wanga – Kakamega Homeboyz
3. Umaru Kasumba – Sofapaka
Coach of the Year
1. John Baraza – Sofapaka
2. Bernard Mwalala – Bandari
3. Hassan Oktay – Gor Mahia
New Young Player
1.Jackson Dwang – Nzoia Sugar
2. Daniel Sakari – Kakamega Homeboyz
3. David Majak – Tusker