Red hot Harambee Starlets ace Esse Akida was on Tuesday night feted at the 41st Greek Panhellenic Association of Paid Footballers and Women Footballers (PSAPP) awards hosted at the Athens Concert Hall in Greece.The Kenyan international, who plies her trade with the PAOK women soccer team, was awarded for her goal scoring prowess last season where she emerged as the top scorer after grabbing 18 goals in the 2021/2022 Greece Women’s Premier League.Harambee Starlets ace Esse Akida feted last night in Greece after emerging as the top scorer with the PAOK women’s soccer team where she bagged 18 goals last season.#StarsAbroad #EsseAkida pic.twitter.com/qo9cFtMIWE— Ochieng’ Stephen (@soo_ochieng) December 13, 2022 Speaking after receiving the award, the former Thika Queens and Besiktas striker expressed her delight in being crowned as the league’s best while thanking all the components that played a crucial part in her landing the award.”Last night was a great night. First allow me to thank the people of Greece and the entire PSAPP who made this happen. Recognizing good performance from women footballers is not something that everyone does in a game that is predominantly dominated by men.© Esse AkidaI would want to thank my teammates for making this happen. Without them, I would not have been the top scorer last season. Through their efforts and teamwork, they helped me achieve this and it would be very unfair not to recognize their contribution to this award,” she posted.”Much thanks to my coaches and the entire technical bench. For encouraging us and working round the clock to ensure that we win games and getting the right tactics to glide past other teams. Without their input, I do not think I would be here.##NAJAVA_MECA_6883462##I want to thank the fans of PAOK and everyone back at home who supports our team. They motivate us to do good each day and it would be unfair not to recognize their contribution in rooting for us all through the season.To my family back in Kenya, I dedicate this award to you. Without your input in my life, I do not think I would be here today making this speech. I want to thank you so much for everything you have done for me and pray that we win more things together in the coming years,” the striker concluded.Visually impaired former Leopards skipper Imbalambala coopted into KEFWA secretariatIn the other awards, the PAOK women’s team was awarded for winning the 17th Greek championship. The men’s Panathinaikos coach Ivan Yovanovitch was named the top coach of the last season, Giorgos Masouras of Olympiakos was the top Greek footballer, Sebastian Palasios of Panathinaikos was the best foreigner.Yuri Lodgin was the best goalkeeper for his performances with PAS Giannina, before he transferred to the “greens”, Tasos Bakasetas was the best Greek abroad and Tasos Sidiropoulos was the best referee.Peter Lwasa extols Gor Mahia boss Jonathan McKinstry’s virtues after splendid startThe event is held to award the top players for the 2021/22 season, as well as those who stood out for their contribution and morals, on and off the pitch.
