Zetech Sparks forward Joy KingLady Oriyo has been is the Kenya Women Premier League (KWPL) Kenya Footballers Welfare Association (KEFWA) Player of the Month for December 2021.She becomes the first player to win the award this season and walks home with a personalized trophy and Ksh. 10,000.The 19-year-old speedy winger netted once against Gatundu based side Gaspo Women FC, and went on to set up four other goals against Kisumu All-Starlets the same month.The League debutant termed the award an honour, noting that she was not expecting to be named Decxember’s best“It is an honor to receive the award. Being my first time in the league, I would be lying if I said I was expecting it.” Oriyo said.May this Eid be filled with pleasure, happiness, wealth, and the affection of your loved ones. Ramadan Mubarak!#RamadanMubarak pic.twitter.com/FDK87w0vJb— KEFWA (@kefwaofficial) April 4, 2022 Her coach Benard Kitolo lauded the youngster for her efforts this season which has seen her score three goals in the current campaign and set up seven others in the seven matches she has been involved in.“This award that started last season has motivated players and this improves the quality of our women’s football. It also shows that the payers’ hard work is paying off which is very positive since Joy was voted for by players from other teams despite being the youngest player in my squad,” Kitolo said.The Kenya Under 20 forward garnered 45 votes to beat Jentrix Shikangwa (Vihiga Queens) who has since moved to Turkey and Kayole Starlet’s midfielder Theresia Londu who had 28 and 27 votes respectively.
