Harambee Stars prospect Wilson Waweru’s first season at Irish side Sligo Rovers continues to be all the more impressive, as the youngster was on Monday nominated for July’s Soccer Writers – Ireland Player of the Month Award.Waweru, who was on fire in July scoring five goals, is one of the six nominees announced by the organization on Monday, and will be joined by Rovers teammate Ollie Deham.Congratulations to the six players shortlisted for the @sseairtricity / Soccer Writers Ireland Player of the Month award for July 👏 – Dayle Rooney- Kameron Ledwidge- Wilson Waweru- Ollie Denham- Cathal O’Sullivan- Douglas James-TaylorThe winner will be revealed soon! pic.twitter.com/8bPUeUB2CJ— Soccer Writers Ireland (@SoccerWritersIr) August 12, 2024 “Congratulations to both Denham and Waweru on being nominated for this month’s Soccer Writers Ireland / SSE Airtricity Player of the Month,” a statement from Sligo Rovers read on Monday.##NAJAVA_MECA_8262847##The other players on the list include: Dayle Rooney (Bohemians), Kameron Ledwidge (Shelbourne), Cathal O’Sullivan (Cork City), and Douglas James (Drogheda United).It is not certain when the winner will be announced, with the organizers stating that “the winner will be revealed soon.”The nomination goes along with another from the club, which Waweru scooped, having been voted in by the Rovers fans.Waweru, whose five goals in July included a hattrick in the FAI Sports Direct Cup, also saw his strike against former club Galway United, nominated for goal of the month of July.The 23-year-old has also had a bright start to the month by scoring in his team’s 2-1 victory over Shelbourne on Saturday.Stars Abroad: Olunga bags hattrick as Waweru scores winner in IrelandSligo Rovers after 27 matches are fourth in the top-tier league with 40 points, same as third-placed Waterford.
