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Harambee Stars Midfielder Johanna Omollo Wins Sh2.5M In Australia
After being fronted by the Kenya Footballers Welfare Association (KEFWA) to contest for the honorary award; Harambee Stars midfielder Johanna Omollo clinched the FIFPRO Merit Award that comes with a $25000 (USD) on Thursday 14 November, during the FIFPRO General Assembly held in Sydney Australia.
The Cercle Brugge midfielder that hails from Dandora slum has been instrumental in giving back to the community through the “Johanna Omollo Foundation” football for good program. The cheque received on his behalf by the KEFWA Chairman James Situma and Secretary General Jerry Santo will therefore be used to boost his charity work initiative.
Commenting on the midfielder’s achievement, Situma following the work that was put in by KEFWA to profile Johanna’s work in preparation for the fete, lauded Johanna for a job well done and urged him to keep making a positive impact in the community.
Changing lives
“It was a moment of excitement for KEFWA when Johanna Omollo won the FIFPro Merit Award, beating five other contestants around the world. May he keep contributing positively and changing lives in the society,” Situma stated.
The FIFPRO Award is a prize that since 2008 has been given to recognize professional footballers who do outstanding work in order to improve other people’s lives by dedicating their time and resources for the benefit of charity. Johanna becomes the 12th player to receive the award and the 3rd in Africa since its inception.
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