Kakamega Homeboyz wing wizard David Okoth has been named the club’s April player of the month.Okoth was on top of his game during the month as he plundered home five goals in four matches and consequently, he aided the club pick six points.The frenetic flanker began the month with a brace when Homeboyz shocked four-time Kenyan champions Ulinzi Stars at Bukhungu Stadium in the first game the club played during the month.He found the back of the net in the subsequent match against the 2009 league champions Sofapaka at Kasarani Annex and would go on to score a potentially the goal of the season against the same opponent at Bukhungu Stadium in a game that ended in a 1-1 scoreline. The former Nzoia Sugar attacking midfielder wrapped the month with a goal in the 2-2 draw against first timers Kenya Police at the Kasarani Annex. “I can not thank the organizers of this award enough for it goes a long way in appreciating the efforts the players put in on the pitch. This is a timely encouragement for me as I am hoping to score in the remaining matches in the season,” said the Harambee Stars trialist. Homeboyz chairman Cleophas Shimanyula expressed his gratitude to the club’s partner and the leading betting firm Mozzart Bet for the continued patronage that he observed had helped his office pay salaries and allowances on time. “One of the reason as to why we have not experienced delays in paying our players is the financial support we get from Mozzart Bet. They have been playing their role faithfully and as a club, we remain grateful. This initiative, has been and hopefully will continue to inspire the players towards the ultimate goal, the league title, ” said the vocal administrator.Mozzart Bet Country Marketing Manager Frank Ochieng while congratulating the recipient remained confident that the team will clinch it’s first league title. “The Kakamega Homeboyz Player of The Month award is Sponsored by Mozzart Bet, and is just a way of Mozzart motivating the players and the entire team as they push towards lifting the Premier title. It’s just two more rounds to go and as Mozzart Bet we remain very proud to be associated with the success of this team this Season however the outcome, ” he said. Okoth becomes the third player to receive the monthly award introduced back in February to claim the award after Moses Mudavadi and Yema Mwana. The 29-year old, bagged Ksh. 50 000 cash award and a customized trophy courtesy of Mozzart Bet.
