Creative midfielders; Austine Odhiambo and Lydia Akoth are the 2023-2024 Football Kenya Federation Premier League and the Women’s Premier League Most Valuable Players (MVP).The two were feted during a colourful end of season awards gala held on Friday evening at the Safari Park hotel.The duo laid hands on the coveted individual crowns courtesy of their splendid performances in the concluded season with their respective clubs.Odhiambo, helped Gor Mahia retain their league title while Akoth was instrumental in Kenya Police Bullets’ unbeaten run to their maiden Women’s Premier League gong in their debut season. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8235069##Odhiambo, was the highest-scoring midfielder in the season as he, found the back of the net 12 times and racked in 13 assists, taking his goal contribution to 25.Whenever K’Ogalo were in a rough patch, Odhiambo bailed the team out by either scoring or chipped in with an assist, with his goal contributions being spread out in the entire campaign. Austin Odhiambo: From a matatu driver wannabe to a fine midfielderHis stellar performance in the season saw him return to the national team, Harambee Stars, and would debut in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Burundi on June 7.Odhiambo, had a superb understanding with striker Benson Omala in the season with the duo contributing more than 30 goals in the season.Odhiambo beat his teammate Rooney Onyango and immediate former Kariobangi Sharks forward John Makwata to the award.Akoth, on the other hand, was influential in Police Bullets’ incredible run to their first league title in what was the debut season in the women’s top tier. Commonly known as Ozil, Akoth scored eight goals and was heavily involved in creating more in a season where Police dominated.Kenya Police Bullets rope in four in readiness for CAF Champions League qualifiersPolice,won the league unbeaten and, will hope to seal a ticket to the CAF Champions League when they participate in the forthcoming CECAFA Zonal qualifiers, next month.Akoth piped her teammate Rebecca Okwaro and Kibera Soccer Ladies forward Maximila Robi to the prestigious award.
