• For players have been nominated for the October 2026 SportPesa League Player of the Month.
• All four nominees are receiving their first nominations since the monthly awards returned last season.
• The eventual winner will receive a commemorative trophy and a cash prize of KSh 50,000.

Four players have been nominated for the October 2026 SportPesa League Player of the Month award following their impressive performances for their respective clubs.

Pavel Ndzila (Shabana), Alpha Onyango (Gor Mahia), Josphat Lopaga (Murang’a SEAL) and Kevin Luke Otiala (AFC Leopards) have all received their first nominations since the return of the monthly awards at the start of last season.

Alpha will be seeking to follow in the footsteps of teammates Shariff Musa, who won the inaugural award, as well as January recipient Paul Ochuoga.

Meanwhile, Lopaga will be hoping to emulate last season’s Golden Boot winner, Joe Waithira, who claimed the December Player of the Month award while still at the Murang’a Seal.

October 2026 SportPesa League Player of the Month nominees

Pavel Ndzila – Shabana

Ndzila featured in all four of Shabana’s October matches, keeping three clean sheets as the Glamour Boys conceded just once during the month.

The goalkeeper made nine saves, successfully completed six runouts and saved one penalty. His penalty save against Kayci Odhiambo in Gameweek 3 was among the standout moments of his campaign. He was also named in the Gameweek 2 Team of the Week.

Alpha Onyango – Gor Mahia

Onyango featured in all four matches, contributing three goals and one assist. He registered five shots on target and created three chances during the month. The midfielder also found the back of the net in three consecutive matches.

He scored the winning goal against Bandari in Gameweek 3 and was selected in the Team of the Week in both Gameweek 1, 2 and 3 making him the only nominee to earn consecutive selections.

Josphat Lopaga – Murang’a SEAL

Lopaga enjoyed a prolific October, featuring in all four matches and scoring six goals while providing one assist. He recorded 11 shots on target and created six chances.

His 11th-minute opener against Nairobi United in Gameweek 4 made him the first player to reach five goals in the campaign. He went on to complete a brace in the match, taking his tally to six. He also earned a place in the Gameweek 2 and 4 Teams of the Week.

Kevin Luke Otiala – AFC Leopards

Otiala featured in all four matches for AFC Leopards, playing a key role in a defence that conceded just once throughout October and kept three clean sheets.

The defender recorded 13 clearances and nine interceptions. He also got on the scoresheet once, against Kenya Police which was the club’s first goal of the season and was named in the Gameweek 2 Team of the Week where he earned a rating of 7.6.

SportPesa League 2025/26 Player of the month winners.

October – Shariff Musa – Gor Mahia

November – Paul Okoth – Ulinzi Stars

December – Joe Waithira – Murang’a SEAL

January – Paul Ochuoga – Gor Mahia

February – Humphrey Aroko – Kariobangi Sharks

March – Jackson Macharia – Posta Rangers

April – Kevin Wangaya – Nairobi United

May-Paul Okoth -Ulinzi Stars