The 2023-2024 Football Kenya Federation Premier League’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) Austin Odhiambo has dedicated the award to his ailing mother.Odhiambo was named the best player of the concluded season during an awards gala held on Friday night a Nairobi hotel. The former AFC Leopards midfielder secured the prestigious award following the 12 goals and 13 assists he managed last season with Gor Mahia.##NAJAVA_MECA_8235035##The creative midfielder, who has from time to time recognised the significance of family support in his career, revealed that he had wished his mother to witness him pick the top award but she could not make it to the venue due to illness. “I dedicate the award to her. I wish she was here to witness this moment. Unfortunately she has been admitted in the hospital. I wish her speedy recovery,” he said.Odhiambo, Akoth named 2023-2024 season Most Valuable PlayersBesides wishing his mother a quick recovery, Odhiambo said it was his prayer to see his elder brother Tyson Otieno lay hands on an individual crown in future.Before the start of the season, Odhiambo had hoped to enjoy the privilege of calling his sibling ‘teammate’ at Gor, but Kenya Police FC won the signature of Otieno. Odhiambo, a two-time league winner with Gor Mahia remains optimistic of his brother winning the gong in future. Tyson Otieno credits brotherly support from Austin Odhiambo after family success with Police and Gor MahiaOtieno helped Police clinch the Mozzart Bet Cup during the final held last month at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, where the Law Enforcers beat KCB 8-7 on post-match penalties. “I hope one day he will win such a title,” added the former AFC Leopards midfielder.
