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Kenya 7s Star ‘Buffa’ Named October LG Sports Personality

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Nairobi — Kenya Sevens forward Alvin ‘Buffa’ Otieno has been named the LG/Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) Sports Personality for the month of October.

Otieno popularly known as ‘Buffa’ nicknamed from the Buffalo due to his power in tackling was awarded with a UHD LG 55-inch smart TV worth KSHS 105,000.

“I am short of words, very happy about this award. It’s been good to me more so after recovering from injury and seeing my game improve through and through. The sky’s the limit for now and I also urge all players to keep going and aim higher in sport,” Buffa, who was flanked by Kenya 7s head coach Innocent ‘Namcos’ Simiyu and captain Nelson Oyoo said.

LG East Africa Business Manager Paul Mumo said they are glad to see a growing murmur of upcoming and talented young sportsmen and women across diverse discipline, which is encouraging as it is a sign of the country’s diverse sporting heritage.

“We congratulate Alvin and wish him the very best in his future endeavors. I also salute the Shujaas for their achievements and making Kenyans proud. The award celebrates talented Kenyan sportsmen and women for their accomplishments. This is an initiative of LG in East Africa in partnership with SJAK,” Mumo said.

To win the monthly award, Buffa stood out after being named the MVP as Shujaa reclaimed the Safari Sevens title they last won in 2016, winning five out of the six matches they played in the tournament.

Bufaa opened the scoring for Shujaa in the final against Germany, as the Kenyan side went on to win 12-5 and make sure the title remained in the country with the defending champions Morans having been beaten in the semis.