Lopaga Named Kenya Premier League Player of the Month

Murang’a Seal striker Josephat Lopaga has been rewarded for his outstanding scoring form after being named the FKF Premier League Player of the Month for October.

The forward received the award on Thursday, November 12, during the club’s training session, having impressed with six goals and one assist in a productive month for Dennis Odhiambo’s side.

Lopaga beat three other nominees to the recognition, including Gor Mahia midfielder Alpha Chris Onyango, AFC Leopards defender Kevin Luke Otiala and Shabana FC goalkeeper Pavelh Ndzila.

His October performances began with a memorable contribution against Gor Mahia.

Introduced from the bench with Murang’a Seal trailing 4-0, the former Kakamega Homeboyz striker scored twice to reduce the deficit, although Gor eventually won 4-2.

The brace earned him a place in the starting lineup for the subsequent match against Posta Rangers.

He responded by scoring twice again as Seal registered an emphatic 5-1 victory.

Lopaga went without a goal in the 2-1 defeat to 3K FC but returned to scoring form against Nairobi United.

He scored twice and provided an assist in a 3-2 win, taking his October contribution to six goals and one assist.

The Baragoi-born forward’s scoring record was particularly impressive, with his individual goal tally exceeding the number scored by every other team in the league during October, except Gor Mahia.

He has maintained that form into November, adding another goal and an assist to his season’s contribution.

Murang’a Seal have scored 13 league goals, the highest tally in the division, and will hope their leading marksman continues delivering when they host Mathare United on Sunday, November 15.

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