Bandari players in past outing. None of the team's players made it to this year's SJAK/KPL awards list. [Photo/bandarifc.co.ke]
Kenya Premier League (KPL) outfit, Bandari FC, yet again failed to live up to expectations after none of their stars made it to the 2017 Sports Journalist Association of Kenya (SJAK)/Kenya Premier League (KPL) awards nominees list.This was the second time fate had seemingly conspired to deny the Coast-based side an opportunity to shine after none of the team's players made it to the Harambee Stars squad for the ongoing Cecafa senior challenge tournament.Despite enduring a turbulent 2017 campaign that saw them finish a distant tenth, it was widely expected that individual talent that had sparkled would make it to the awards list that was released on Monday.Players like Darius Msagha, Baron Oketch and Mohammed Siraj were instrumental but failed to make it to the SJAK cut, much to the disappointment of the docker's fans.
The awards gala will be going down on December 18 at the Jacaranda Hotel in Nairobi.
Here is the full list for the nominees.
Goalkeepers: Patrick Matasi (Posta Rangers), David Juma (Kakamega Homeboyz), Mathias Kigonya (Sofapaka), Jeff Oyemba (Kariobangi Sharks) Boniface Oluoch (Gor Mahia).Defenders: Charles Momanyi (Kakamega Homeboyz), Musa Mohamed (Gor Mahia), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia), Haron Shakava (Gor Mahia), Jockins Atudo (Posta Rangers), Christopher Oruchum (Thika United), Pascal Ogweno (Kariobangi Sharks), Karim Nzigiyimana (Gor Mahia).
Midfielders: Sven Yida (Kariobangi Sharks), Lawrence Juma (Nzoia Sugar), Michael Madoya (Zoo FC), Chrispinus Oduor (Mathare United), George Odhiambo (Gor Mahia), Ernest Wendo (Gor Mahia), Kenneth Muguna (Gor Mahia), Humphrey Mieno (Tusker FC).Young/New Player: Nicholas Kipkirui ( Zoo FC) , Faraj Ominde (Chemelil Sugar), Shafan Oyugi (Chemelil Sugar), Clinton Kisiavuki (Nakumatt), Chris Ochieng (Mathare United), Vincent Oburu (AFC Leopards), Michael Kibwage (AFC Leopards), Brian Otieno (Nzoia Sugar).Most Valuable Player: Meddie Kagere (Gor Mahia), Masoud Juma (Kariobangi Sharks), Musa Mohamed (Gor Mahia) Kenneth Muguna (Gor Mahia), Lawrence Juma (Nzoia Sugar), Patrick Matasi (Posta Rangers), Jacques Tuyisenge (Gor Mahia), George Odhiambo (Gor Mahia).Coach of The Year: William Muluya (Kariobangi Sharks), Mike Mururi (Kakamega Homeboyz), Sam Ssimbwa (Sofapaka) Sammy Omolo (Posta Rangers) Bernard Mwalala (Nzoia Sugar).