Tusker FC striker Henry Meja is the Football Kenya Federation, Premier League player of the month of January after finding the back of the net four times and assisted once in five matches.
The 19-year old helped Tusker begin the month with a vital 1-0 away win to Kakamega Homeboyz before scoring a brace and an assist in their 4-2 triumph over Kariobangi Sharks at the Kasarani Annex.
Meja, wrapped the month with the winning goal when Tusker saw off Zoo FC 2-1 at the Afraha Stadium.
The Kakamega High School alumnus beat to the award Wazito FC’s Kevin Kimani and Gor Mahia captain Kenneth Muguna to grab the trophy and Ksh 50,000 token from the league.
Meja becomes the second recipient of the award this season after AFC Leopards forward Elvis Rupia was voted as December’s best player by the seven-member panel composed of Sports Journalists established to pick outstanding performers.
Tusker FC signed Mejja from Arsenal Lirhembe FC in January 2020. Mejja was also top scorer in the 2019 edition and was voted MVP in 2018 and 2019.