YANGON (19 Dec 2011) – Striker Kyaw Ko Ko has been named the Best Player of Myanmar for the year 2011, after a successful outing for both club and country. The hardworking Ko Ko led unfancied Zeyar Shwe Myay to the runners-up spot in the Myanmar National League (MNL) 2011.
He was also an instrumental figure in Myanmar’s fabulous run at the SEA Games 2011 in Jakarta where they won the bronze after beating Vietnam 4-1.
Ko Ko edged Thiha Sithu from Ayerwaddy United into second while Yan Aung Kyaw Yangon United had to settle for third.
Meanwhile, Yangon United Striker Charles Obi won the Golden Boots award for the most goals scored in the MNL while Zaw Lin was chosen as the best Young Player of the Year.
Kanbawza won the Fair Play award as San San Maw picked up her second award for the Best Woman Footballer of the Year award. Khin Mg Win was named the Best Young Referee of the Year.
MYANMAR NATIONAL LEAGUE 2011 Awards List
MFF Best Player – Kyaw Ko Ko (Zeyar Shwe Myay)
MFF Second Best Player – Thiha Sithu (Ayerwaddy Utd)
MFF Third Best Player – Yan Aung Kyaw (Yangon Utd)
MNL Top Scorer – Charles Obi (Yangon Utd)
2011 MNL Champion – Yangon
2011 MNL First Runner-up – Ayerwaddy United Prized
2011 MNL Second Runner-up – Zeyar Shwe Myay
2011 MFF Cup Champion – Yangon United Prized
2011 MFF Cup Runner-up – Nay Pyi Taw Prized
2011 MNL Reserve League Champion – Yadanarbon
2011 MNL Reserve League Top Scorer – Kaung Si Thu (Yangon Utd)
Best Young Player – Zaw Lin (Nay Pyi Taw)
Best Woman player – San San Maw
