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Harambee Stars utility player Collins Sichenje was awarded as the young player at KuPS FC at the end of the season award.

Kuopion Palloseura (KuPS) recognized the stellar performances of key players in their end-of-season awards ceremony, marking the conclusion of their remarkable 100th-anniversary season.

Sichenje on loan at KUPS

Sichenje, the versatile Harambee Stars player on loan from AIK Football, earned the award following his impressive run.

He helped KuPS FC secure a second-place finish and a spot in the Europa Conference League qualification.

As a defender, he played 20 matches and played a crucial role in the team’s 11 clean sheets during the season.

Johannes Kreidl, the goalkeeper for KuPS, was named the “Best Player.” Kreidl consistently excelled, earning the highest scores in Savon Sanomat’s player evaluations for home matches.

His remarkable performances led to him being awarded the prestigious “Player of the Year” trophy by Savon Sanomat. Kreidl, an Austrian goalkeeper, stood out with a series of dazzling saves, keeping 13 clean sheets and making an unusual double penalty save during the season.

Kreidl’s contributions were further recognized as the Football Journalists Association, Pallokopla, selected him as the goalkeeper for the 2023 All-Star team.

Kreidl at KuPS

Johannes Kreidl began his journey with KuPS in the 2016 season and has now completed his fifth league season with the club, becoming a beloved figure among KuPS supporters.

In the dramatic conclusion of the 2023 league season, KuPS faced Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi, securing valuable silver medals for their second-place finish.

The awards ceremony celebrated the standout performers of Kuopion Palloseura during their historic 100th-anniversary season.

Award winners at KUPS

Player of the Year, Savon Sanomat trophy: Johannes Kreidl
Offensive Player of the Year, trophy: Jasse Tuominen (4 goals, 4 assists)
Surprise of the Year, Eastern Region Finnish Football Association trophy: Arttu Heinonen
Most Improved Player of the Year, Keijo Asikainen trophy: Seth Saarinen
Coach’s Award, awarded by the coaching staff: Clinton Antwi
Young Player of the Year, KuPS ry’s trophy: Collins Sichenje
KuPS Supporters’ Player of the Year: Johannes Kreidl
Top Scorer of the Year: Urho Nissilä with 6 league goals.