Scoring six goals in a single month is an achievement few players in the FKF Premier League can match, and Josephat Lopaga's contribution has now earned him the October Player of the Month award.
The Murang'a Seal forward was recognised on Thursday, November 12, after an impressive run that saw him become a central figure in his team's attacking performances.
That opportunity followed another brace against Gor Mahia. Lopaga had started that match on the bench and entered when Seal were trailing 4-0.
His two goals sparked a late response, though the defending champions held on for a 4-2 victory.
He also played a decisive role in the 3-2 triumph over Nairobi United, scoring twice and setting up another goal. His only blank during the four-match October run came in the 2-1 loss to 3K FC.
The former Kakamega Homeboyz and Dhofar FC striker finished the month with six goals and one assist, a return that put him ahead of Gor Mahia's Alpha Chris Onyango, AFC Leopards' Kevin Luke Otiala and Shabana goalkeeper Pavelh Ndzila in the award race.
His influence has extended beyond the individual recognition.
Murang'a Seal have scored 13 goals in the league, making them the division's highest-scoring side and the only club to have reached that figure so far.
Lopaga has also carried his form into November, recording another goal and an assist.
Seal will look to him again when they take on Mathare United on November 15.
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