Tobias Otieno nominated for Tormenta FC’s June UFC League One Player of the Month

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STARS ABROAD: Tobias Otieno nominated for Tormenta FC’s June UFC League One Player of the Month

Mark Kinyanjui 11:30 - 12.07.2023

The former Gor Mahia defensive midfielder has been in stellar form this month for the side, scoring one goal and registering one assist for the South Georgia-based outfit.

Former Gor Mahia midfielder Tobias Otieno has been nominated for the player of the month for June accolade  by UFC League One side Tormenta FC.

The Kenyan defensive midfielder, who left Gor Mahia for USA after securing an educational scholarship to the USA in 2020 has been in stellar form this month for the side, scoring one goal and registering one assist for the South Georgia-based outfit.

Otieno started all four of the available matches Tormenta played in June against Greenville Triumph, Union Omaha,  Forward Madison FC and Lexington SC.

According to SofaScore, he registered an average rating of 7.0, 7.2, 7.6 and 7.3 respectively, making 3.5 tackles and interceptions respectively, showing his assured defensive presence at the base of midfield.

Nick Akoto, Chris Heckenberg and forward Kazaiah Sterling are the other players who have been nominated for the accolade.

Otieno signed for Tormenta from Union Omaha in 2022, having spent two years at Union.

Tormenta are 9th in the league, four points off the League One quarter final playoff places.