Player of the Month: Denis Omedi battles BUL, Maroons stars for award

Denis Omedi (RED) against Wakiso Giants\KITRA IMAGE

FOOTBALL Player of the Month: Denis Omedi battles BUL, Maroons stars for award

Allan Damba • 14:04 - 30.10.2023

Following goals against league giants SC Villa, KCCA FC and Wakiso Giants FC, Omedi has now been nominated for the Pilsner Player of the Month for September and October.

The start to life in the Uganda Premier League has been the thing of dreams for Kitara Football Club forward Denis Omedi.

After five games in the top-flight that have Kitara top with a maximum 15 points, Omedi is the joint topscorer with three goals, along with Darius Ojok, Cromwell Rwothomio, Living Kabon, Alex Kitata and Fred Amaku.

Following goals against league giants SC Villa, KCCA FC and Wakiso Giants FC, Omedi has now been nominated for the Pilsner Player of the Month for September and October.

However, Omedi will have to fend off opposition from BUL forward Alex Kitata and Maroons star Fred Amaku.

Kitata bagged two goals against Maroons and one in their 2-1 victory over Arua Hill SC, to have his side second on the log with 15 points.

Amaku has also been superb as his three goals helped the Prison Warders secure victory over KCCA and a point at record holders SC Villa.

Fred Amaku celebrates his goal against S.C Villa. (Bata Images).

Maroons, have this season, managed to grind eight points in five games, leaving them seventh on the 16-team log.

This will be the first episode of the Pilsner Player of the Month awards this season. Milton Karisa clinched the Player of the season last campaign.