Wadri named February FKFPL Player of the Month

Bandari's creative midfielder William Wadri has been named the February Football Kenya Federation Premier League player of the month.

Wadri demonstrated his versatility after being summoned to fill the void in the striking department occasioned by the absence of the club's preferred center forward Yema Mwana who was indisposed in the month. 

The Ugandan player proved equal to the task despite playing in unfamiliar territory by netting three goals and assisting once to help Bandari win all their four matches in the month. Upon presentation of the award, the striker expressed his gratitude to his team mates who he said played a crucial role in him bagging the award.

"I want to thank my fellow players and staff members because in life you cannot achieve anything alone. You have to be with a team that pushes you, so I want to thank them due to the good work they’ve done on my side," he said.

Wadri, ensured that the dockers began the month with a win as his goal was enough to humble Kariobangi Sharks at the Utalii Grounds.

The dreadlocked player scored a brace to inspire Bandari to 2-1 home win against AFC Leopards in their second match. 

He assisted the third goal in their 5-0 demolition of Vihiga United and played a crucial role in creating the first and fifth goals in the match staged at the Mbaraki grounds. 

Wadri was instrumental in opening up the stubborn Ulinzi Stars defense in the fourth match which ended 2-0 in their favour at the Green Stadium in Kericho.

In a hotly contested poll conducted by the FKFPL panel, Wadri piped Sofapaka midfielder Lawrence Juma to the award which comes with a personalized trophy and a Ksh 50,000 token from the sponsors. 

Tusker's Jackson Macharia came third in the poll while Bidco United forward Eric Gichimu and Bandari shot-stopper Justin Ndikumana finished fourth and fifth respectively. 

Wadri went ahead and diclosed his personal targets for the 2020/2021 season.

"My target this season was 15 goals and I know I can still make it because we still have around eighteen games left," he added.

Wadri becomes the third player to be feted this season after AFC Leopard's goal poacher Elvis Rupia and Tusker striker Henry Meja who were decorated in December and January respectively.