Online Reporter
Innocent Kurira [email protected]
HIGHLANDERS goalkeeper Aron “Arusha” Ngwenya has become the inaugural winner of the Meat World Butchery Player of the Match award after his match-winning performance against Chicken Inn in the Chibuku Super Cup on Sunday.
Ngwenya was instrumental as Bosso edged their city rivals 3-1 on penalties following a goalless 90 minutes at Barbourfields Stadium.
The goalkeeper saved penalties from Tulani Joseph and Michael Charamba, while Donovan Bernard struck the crossbar to help Highlanders secure their place in the next round.
The award was initially designed to recognise goalscorers and assist providers, with the scorer and assister each set to receive US$50 per match.
However, Meat World Butchery broadened the criteria after recognising the significant impact goalkeepers can have on matches.
Ngwenya walked away with US$100 for his outstanding performance.
His heroics in the shoot-out capped a strong display in which he kept Chicken Inn at bay throughout regulation time before producing decisive saves when it mattered most.
