Feted Thika Queens custodian, Karambu grateful

Thika Queens goalkeeper Monica Karambu has expressed her delight after bagging the goalkeeper of the year during the Kenya Footballers Welfare Association (KEFWA) gala held on Tuesday in Ruiru.

KEFWA held a gala to award players who were outstanding during the 2021 Football Kenya Federation Women's Premier League season ahead of the new season that starts soon. The winners in the various categories were voted for by fellow players.

Karambu has now taken to social media to thank God and those who voted and kept supporting her.

“GREAT NEWS! I have been voted as the best goalkeeper of last season. I'd like to say a big thanks to God, to everyone who voted for me, my Thika Queens FC teammates, chairman and officials and everyone who has never stopped believing in me,” she tweeted.

Meanwhile, KEFWA president James Situma hinted that the award is set to be made bigger to reach more players at the grassroots level.

"This is a dream we have had for a long time and seeing these players get recognized is our joy. We hope that it becomes bigger and we get to those playing at grassroots levels. Women's football is growing and we want to be part of that growth in whatever capacity we are in,” the former Harambee Stars player stated.

Team of the season

Goalkeeper- Monica Karambu- Thika Queens

Ridgebacks- Vivian Nasaka- Vihiga Queens

Left backs- Wincate Kaari- Thika Queens

Left centre back- Juliet Auma- Thika Queens

Defender- Dorcas Shikobe Thika Queens

Central defensive midfielder- Sheril Angachi- Ulinzi Starlets

Right attacking midfielder- Rael Kamanda- Zetech Sparks

Left attacking midfielder- Lydia Waganda- Thika Queens

Left forward- Neddy Akoth- Ulinzi Starlets

Right forward- Mwanahalima Adam- Thika Queens

Center forward- Tereza Engesha- Vihiga Queens

President's Award- Chacha Tabaka