This year’s Kenya Premier League golden boot award winner Masoud Juma had a befitting Christmas gift as he was honoured in his home County of Isiolo.
The 22 year old striker was awarded Kshs 100,000 by the County governor Mohamed Kuti, who graced the Isiolo Peace tournament organised by Masoud himself at Bula Mpya Primary School grounds where he began his footballing career.
Masoud who was born and brought up in Bulapeasa area of Isiolo emerged as the league top scorer this season, amassing a total of 17 goals for his club Kariobangi Sharks, beating his closest challengers Jacques Tuyisenge (Gormahia) and Kepha Aswani (Nakumatt).
Speaking after the tournament final, Masoud dedicated his coveted trophy awarded by the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya to Isiolo people, thanking them for their support during his early days in football.
He called upon the County government to help promote and encourage emerging talents by improving sports facilities and organising competitions that will act as a good platform for the budding talents to express themselves to the world.
Masoud announced that he had already received offers from abroad and would ply his trade elsewhere come next year. He however didn’t disclose the club he will be joining.
Isiolo County governor Mohamed Kuti assured the local youths that his administration would establish structures that will aid the development of local talents both in sports, music and even the film industry.
He promised to carpet the Bula Mpya primary school ground where Masoud began his footballing career together with the Isiolo Stadium before June next year. The County boss said that his administration would also support local clubs by offering uniforms, boots and balls and introduce the County talents day where talented youths will have an opportunity to showcase their God given gifts.
-Hussein Salesa