This archive report was first published on 29 November 2019.
On November 29, 2019, Ulinzi Stars goalkeeper Timothy Odhiambo made history by becoming the third player from the team to win the LG Player of the Month Award since its inception in 2015.
Odhambo received the award for his outstanding performance in October, where he helped Ulinzi Stars keep three clean sheets against Western Stima, KCB, and Tusker.
He made six decent saves against Tusker, the season's highest scorers with 18 goals, to give Ulinzi three points after Daniel Waweru scored.
Odhambo also conjured man of the match performances against KCB and Western Stima, as Ulinzi contended with one point from each of the tough games.
“Sometimes you don’t need to make saves to be a good goalkeeper. If you organize your defense well and keep them alert with continuous communication then most of the job is done. You limit the number of shots getting to you,” Odhambo said about his trade.
He also cautioned competitors in the national team that he is only getting started, stating, “I’m just beginning my career and getting a national team call up is a real motivator towards my end game. I know I will get better with time and hopefully capture the number one spot in the national team,”
Ulinzi Stars coach Benjamin Nyangweso praised SJAK and LG for striving to appreciate best performers during such times, saying, “This is a real motivator not just to the winning player but to the entire squad. They now believe they can also do well and someone is watching. I also love it when my players win awards and get national team call ups. I feel proud,”
