Thika Queens strikers Mwanahalima Adam Jereko was named the Kenya Football Welfare Association (KEFWA) as May Player of the Month for Zone A.
The Harambee Starlets striker was feted as Football Kenya Federation Women Premier League Player of the month of May ahead of play-off matches due next week.
Speaking after the award, the current WPL Adam said: “I thank God for this award. Without my teammates I would not have won it since this a team sport.”
She bagged a personalized trophy and shopping voucher worth Ksh. 10,000 from Naivas Supermarket.
The award comes as a boost for Mwanahalima who emerged joint top scorer in the regular season alongside Trans Nzoia Falcons forward Violet Nanjala on 19 goals.
The striker is expected to continue hunting for goals for her side, when they meet the winner of the play-off pitting high-flying Zone ‘B’ side Wadadia against Gaspo who finished as runners-up in Zone ‘A’ . Thika Queens won all its 14 matches in Zone ‘A’ bagging maximum 42 points.
Defending champions Vihiga Quuens, who also finished unbeaten in Zone ‘B’ on 40 points, will host the winner of the play-off match between Ulinzi Startlets and Nakuru West Queens.
The play-offs are set for this Saturday at Nakuru Showground while the final is due June 25 at the same venue.
Mwanahalima, who bagged five goals in May among them a hatrick against Kibera Girls Soccer and two against Kayole Starlets, is expected to play an integral part in the squad as Thika Queens look to wrestle the title from record champions Vihiga Queens.