By Staff Reporter,
The atmosphere was absolutely magnificent in Addis Ababa,Ethiopia as the player of the year prize was presented to the ultimate winner St.George’s Behailu Assefa also known as Tusa .
Tusa as many of his friends and peers know him has been consistent helping St.George clinch their 12th coveted title as he capped a brilliant season laced with poise and elegance.
Behailu Assefa to St.George fans was the man that ignited their hopes playing beautiful football and scoring sweet important goals in the same breath earn him rave reviews he was the creative hub through which tempo and the majority of the teams attacking endevour were channeled through.
Ugandan International keeper Robert Odongkara also of St.George was also announced as the goal keeper of the year award for his outstanding performance in the season.
Nigerian International Samuel Sanumi of Dedebit won the golden boot scoring 22 goals .
Whereas coach Fasil Tekalegn was rewarded for being the best coach of the year while Referee Haileyesus Bezezew.
Awards:
Ethiopian Premier League 2007 Player Of the Year – Behailu Assefa
Goal-Keeper of the Year – Robert Odongkara
Coach of the year – Fasil Tekalegn
Referee of the year- Haileyesus Bazezew
Ass. Referee of the year – Haileraguel Wolday
Golden Boot winner – Samuel Sanumi – 22 goals
Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com
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