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Africa-Press<\/a> – Kenya<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Kariobangi Sharks captain Eric Kapaito is the 2020\/2021 Kenyan Premier League player of the season.<\/p>\n

And just like he did in 2018, the lethal striker scooped the league\u2019s Most valuable Player (MVP) and capped it off with the \u2018Golden Boot\u2019 after emerging at the apex of the scorers\u2019 chart with 24 goals.<\/p>\n

Kapaito had set a target of 17 goals in his quest to see Sharks win a maiden domestic title. His ambition for the title fell through but he was rewarded with 24 goals which set him well ahead of AFC Leopards\u2019 Elvis Rupia (18) and Sofapaka midfielder Lawrence Juma (15).<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel so happy. I had set a target of 17 goals this season and I managed 24, far beyond the 16 that I netted in 2017,\u201d Kapaito told the Star.<\/p>\n

His splendid goal-poaching accolades saw Harambee Stars coach Jacob \u2018Ghost\u2019 Mulee call him the provisional squad a week ago.<\/p>\n

Kapaito is quick to point out that a lot of determination and hard work has gone into showering his flower to blossom.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt would have been impossible to attain such success without the amazing support I received from my teammates and coaches,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTheir fighting spirit enabled us to perform exceptionally well and attain a far much better position than we did in the previous season.\u201d So lethal has Kapaito been this season that a good number of Kenyan goalkeepers had to contend with goosebumps at the slightest mention of his name.<\/p>\n

Their trepidations were justified. The striker has been instilling awe and fear in equal measure and his enviable work rate on the pitch.<\/p>\n

Born on December 24, 1995, at Maili Tisa in Namanga, Kapaito attended Engapoli Primary School in Namanga, where he fired his teammates to the Kajiado district title.<\/p>\n

He later joined Kuluani Secondary School briefly before transferring to Laiser Hill. His goal-poaching prowess fired Laiser Hill to the 2018 national school ball games title, effectively securing them a slot at the East African school games.<\/p>\n

He marked his entry into club football with a bang, scoring 21 goals for Eastleigh Youth in the Nairobi Provincial League. It wasn\u2019t long before National Super League side FC Talanta came chasing after his signature.<\/p>\n

Just a year later, an opportunity to make a giant leap to the big stage was placed right at his feet when Kariobangi Sharks dangled a deal right before him.<\/p>\n

Kapaito says he has been drawing a lot of inspiration from former Kashiwa Reysol and Harambee Stars striker Michael Olunga, who only recently accepted a bid believed to be in the region of Sh930 million from Qatar Star League champions Al-Duhail SC in exchange for his services. Internationally, he admires Swedish international Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who turns out as a striker for Serie \u2018A\u2019 side AC Milan.<\/p>\n

He would, however, wish to feature in the English Premier league in the near future although he did not disclose his preferred club.<\/p>\n

The Young Player of the Year Award went to Tusker\u2019s Henry Meja.<\/p>\n

\u201cI thank Tusker for mentoring me,\u201d said Meja.<\/p>\n

Sofapaka\u2019s Lawrence Juma bagged the midfielder if the year award and said: \u201cI wish to thank my teammates because it has been a tough season for us. I\u2019ll continue working hard.\u201d<\/p>\n

Towering Tusker and Harambee Stars centre back Eugene Asike ran away with defender of the year award.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to thank my teammates at Tusker. Football is a team sport and without them, I wouldn\u2019t have pulled this off,\u201d said Asike.<\/p>\n

MVP<\/p>\n

Eric Kapaito<\/p>\n

Midfielder of the year:<\/p>\n

1. Lawrence Juma (Sofapaka)<\/p>\n

2. Kevin Kimani (Wazito)<\/p>\n

3. Jackson Macharia (Tusker)<\/p>\n

Defender of the year:<\/p>\n

1. Eugene Asike (Tusker)<\/p>\n

2. Nashon Alembi (KCB)<\/p>\n

3. David Kalama (Bidco)<\/p>\n

Coach of the year:<\/p>\n

1. Robert Matano (Tusker)<\/p>\n

2. Zedekiah Otieno (KCB)<\/p>\n

3. Andre Casambungo (Bandari)<\/p>\n

Young player of the year:<\/p>\n

1. Henry Meja (Tusker)<\/p>\n

2. Lawrence Luvanda (Vihiga Utd)<\/p>\n

3. Sylvester Owino (Kakamega Homeboyz)<\/p>\n

Assistant referee of the year<\/p>\n

Margaret Muthoni<\/p>\n

Referee of the year<\/p>\n

Peter Waweru<\/p>\n

Digital Team of the Year<\/p>\n

Tusker FC<\/p>\n

Fair play award<\/p>\n

Kariobangi Sharks<\/p>\n

Team Manager of the Year<\/p>\n

George Opondo (Tusker)<\/p>\n

Young Player of the year<\/p>\n

Henry Meja<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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