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Mukolwe happy with City Stars work environment as he achieves double figures in cleansheets

Sunday, April 28th, 2024 14:05 | By
Nairobi City Stars keeper Edwin Mukolwe in action.. PHOTO/Nairobi City Stars
Nairobi City Stars keeper Edwin Mukolwe in action.. PHOTO/Nairobi City Stars

Nairobi City Stars goalkeeper Edwin Mukolwe has lauded the positive work environment at the club, having secured his 10th clean sheet in the current FKF Premier League season.

Mukolwe, who was recently named the FKF Premier League Fan's Player of the Week following week 27 matches, attributed his success to the teamwork and synergy within the squad.

Mukolwe City Stars heroics

The keeper received recognition as the Man of the Match after City Stars defeated FC Talanta 3-0 in Machakos.

Nairobi City Stars celebrate with jersey 20. PHOTO/Nairobi City Star/Facebook
Nairobi City Stars celebrate with Kelvin Etemesi jersey 20. PHOTO/Nairobi City Star/Facebook

Mukolwe's heroics included stopping two penalties taken by Alex Juma and Michael Jairo in the 58th and 86th minutes, respectively.

His impressive performances have cemented his position as one of the top goalkeepers in the league, earning him a spot in the Matchday 27 Team of the Week.

In an interview with the club's official portal, Mukolwe expressed his satisfaction with the club's culture and the collective effort of his teammates.

"I am over the moon actually. I am always happy to help the team whenever I am called upon. I am super pleased with the effort from the boys. Teamwork carried the day!" he said.

Mukolwe further noted that clean sheets were a testament to the strong chemistry among the players and emphasized the importance of continuous improvement.

"Clean sheets are proof of synergy in the team, so we are grateful to collect as many as we can. We are pushing for better results with each training session and subsequent game."

The goalkeeper, who is in his first season with City Stars, has accumulated 1,890 regular time minutes, representing 62% of available playing time this season.

FKF PL dream team

In addition to Mukolwe, other City Stars players recognized in the FKF Premier League Team of the Week include Elvis Noor Ojiambo and Dennis Oalo, who each scored a goal in the 3-0 win over FC Talanta.

Kariobangi Sharks also had a strong showing in the dream team, with Geoffrey Onyango, Stanley Wilson, and Fortune Omotto earning recognition after their 3-0 victory over Nzoia Sugar. These players contributed a goal each to their team's triumph.

Nairobi City Stars players line up for a corner. PHOTO/Nairobi City Stars/Facebook
Nairobi City Stars players line up for a corner. PHOTO/Nairobi City Stars/Facebook

Other standout players included Samuel Ndung'u of Bidco United, Brian Odera of Bandari FC, Daniel Sakari of Tusker, and Tito Okello of Kenya Police. Joshua Onyango of Gor Mahia was also acknowledged for his exceptional performance in Gor Mahia's 1-0 victory over AFC Leopards in the Mashemeji Derby.

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