Following a vote by the club’s playing unit, FKF Premier League side Kariobangi Sharks have announced the winner of their Players’ Player of the Year award.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe 2018 Mozzart Bet Cup winners have had a mixed season that has largely been marred by injuries to key players and relied on a few standout players to come to the aid of the team at crucial moments.Kenya Police reveal how players’ salaries will be increased after winning FKFPL titleWith the league season coming to an end on Sunday, 22 June, the team took time to reflect, with the players voting on who amongst them stood out throughout the season, as revealed by the club.“As voted by his teammates, Timothy Ekhavi is the 2025 Players’ Player of the Year. Congratulations, Timo,” reads a post on Sharks’ Facebook page.##NAJAVA_MECA_8986704##Ekhavi has been one of the heroes at Sharks this season, standing tall at the heart of the team’s defense where he was one of the leaders, albeit from the back.The 25-year-old largely played alongside captain Kevin Luke Otiala at centre back and came to the rescue of the team on several occasions, which led to recognition by his teammates.AFC Leopards reveal dates and venue of Player Awards Gala and Cultural WeekEkhavi, among other defense line players, ensured that Sharks conceded only 29 goals, with only five other teams in the league having a better defensive record.Other notable players who stood out for Sharks include the defensive duo of Otiala and Leon Levitt Otieno, Biron ‘N’Golo’ Otieno and Kenya U20 midfielder Andreas Odhiambo.##NAJAVA_MECA_8986691##As for Ekhavi, he is one of the senior-most players in the team, having joined the club in September 2022 and was tasked with among others guiding the numerous young players who were given a chance by head coach William Muluya.The former Luanda Villa defender was in his last appearance for the club this season, named Man of the Match in their league clash against Tusker FC on Sunday, 15 June, that ended in a goalless draw.Millions Shabana FC banked from ticket sales in season finaleHowever, the Accounting and Finance graduate from Maseno University was missing in Sharks’ 4-1 win over Mara Sugar in their season finale.
