Michael Madoya receiving his award after being named player of the month of July. [Photo/Jaza Stadi]

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Zoo Kericho FC midfielder Michael Madoya has been named Sports Journalists Association of Kenya, SJAK,  SportPesa Premier League Player of the Month of July.

Madoya beat team-mate Nicholas Kipkirui, Sofapaka’s Ezekiel Okare and John Mwita of Chemelil Sugar to clinch the award.

He helped the top flight debutants collect six points from draws with Kariobangi Sharks, Mathare United, Kakamega Homeboyz and victory over Chemelil Sugar.

The award gives the club a rare reason to smile at this time when they are relegated together with Nakumatt Fc following Justice Mativo’s ruling that the league should feature 16 teams.

Football Kenya Federation has since appealed against the ruling… For his achievement Madoya was awarded a TV set and Sh100, 000 while the rest of squad shared Sh50,000.