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Okumu: Kenya and IF Elfsborg defender ends Swedish season with award

Kenya defender Joseph Okumu has been rewarded for his outstanding displays this season for IF Elfsborg.

The Harambee Star played a crucial role in helping the team finish second in the Swedish top tier and as a result, qualified for next season's Europa League competition.

"Linn Sångberg and Joseph Okumu presented as this year's breakthrough in IF Elfsborg 2020," the club announced in an Awards Gala held on Saturday night.

"Big congratulations."

Elfsborg finished second to Malmo after 30 matches with 51 points whereas the leaders had nine more while Hacken, who finished third, had two fewer points.