Stephen Njunge and Noah Abich were, on the evening of Tuesday 14 September 2021, were recognized as the joint runners-up goalkeeper and runners-up team manager of the year during the FKF Premier league gala-night.
Njunge, who had a stellar season with Nairobi City Stars in the ended 2020-21 season after clocking the full 33 games and amassing a total of 2,970 minutes, took home Kshs 300,000 for his achievement.
Abich, who led Simba wa Nairobi to promotion in the 2019/20 season before taking up a role on the technical bench, took home Kshs 200,000 and a trophy.
“The recognition I received challenges me to work even harder,” said the soft-spoken Steve who managed 11 clean sheets, one short of winner James Saruni of Ulinzi who took home Kshs 500,000
“It’s exciting and I wish to thank all my team members for making it happen,” added Njunge
Abich, who interestingly always referred to himself across the season as the ‘Team Manager of the year’, said;
“This is a good surprise that was only made possible by the contribution of everyone in the team. I appreciate it but I wish to thank all in the team for making it possible.” he said from Kisumu where he is attending a CAF ‘C’ course
Full list of awards
MVP
Eric Kapaito (Kariobangi Sharks)- Sh 1,000,000
MVP Nominees: Eugene Asike, Henry Meja (both Tusker), Elvis Rupia (AFC Leopards, Lawrence Juma (Sofapaka)
Midfielder of the year:
1. Lawrence Juma (Sofapaka)- Sh 300,000
2. Kevin Kimani (Wazito)- Sh 200,000
3. Jackson Macharia (Tusker)- Sh 100,000