Former Kenya Under-23 midfielder Henry Ochieng walked home with three individual gongs at the end-of-season awards for his English side Slough Town.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more news Ochieng, who plies his trade for Slough in the sixth tier of English football, won the Players’ Player of the Season, the Manager’s Player of the Season and the Supporters’ Trust Player of the Season awards.Patrick Matasi’s whistleblower reveals why he exposed the suspended goalkeeperThe 26-year-old won the three awards during The Rebels’ end-of-season awards held at Arbour Park on Saturday, 26 April, after finishing the season with a 1-0 win over Hampton & Richmond Borough.The Harambee Stars prospect was so instrumental for his team despite finishing 16th in the National League South, and was recognised for his outstanding and consistent performances for his team.##NAJAVA_MECA_8894020##For his prowess and influence on the game from midfield, where he was literally running the show for Slough, Ochieng was the highest award winner, followed by Slavi Spakov with two: the club’s Golden Boot and the Young Player of the Season.Spakov, who was in his second season with the club, found the back of the net 18 times in all competitions; 15 of which came from the league, highlighting his continued hard work.Gor Mahia details 3 reasons for choosing Machakos as venue for new stadiumApart from the awards, Ochieng also earned himself more responsibilities in the club after being named the club’s captain beginning next season.The 26-year-old will take over the captain’s armband from Josh Jackman, who played his last of the 311 appearances for the club, marking an end to his nine-season stay.##NAJAVA_MECA_8894309##Jackman, who will be leaving in the summer, received the Kevin McGoldrick Award in recognition of his service to the club on and off the pitch for that long duration.The former West Ham U18 player joined Slough in July 2016 from Chelmsford and made 41 league appearances in the just concluded season, and provided three assists, but with no goals for himself.Harambee Stars forward set to end five-month stay with Iranian clubOchieng adds to the list of foreign-based players who coach Benni McCarthy may call upon to the Harambee Stars squad.
