The provisional list of the 2018 SPL Awards nominees has been released, among those on the list is Bandari FC coach Bernarde Mwalala nominated in the Coach of the year category battling out with Dylan Kerr of Gor Mahia, Robert Matano (Tusker Fc), Danstan Nayudo ( Ulinzi stars) and John Baraza ( Sofapaka).

Bandari FC's defender Felly Mulumba has also been nominated as the Defender of the year.

The Awards will be held at the Kenya School of Government on Thursday 25th October.

Below is the full list.

MVP of the Year

1. Eric Kapaito Muugi – Kariobangi Sharks
2. Michael Madoya Idovolo – Zoo FC
3. Faruk Shikhalo – Bandari FC
4. Cliff Nyakeya – Mathare United
5. Felly Mulumba – Bandari

Golden Glove Award

1. Faruk Shikalo – Bandari
2. Patrick Matasi – Tusker FC
3. Kelvin Omondi – Sony Sugar FC
4. Mathias Kigonya – Sofapaka
5. Ezekiel Owade – AFC Leopards

Defender of the Year

1. Felly Mulumba – Bandari
2. Titus Achesa – Posta Rangers
3. Oliver Ruto = Ulinzi Stars
4. Harun Shakava – Gor Mahia
5. Joash Onyango – Gor Mahia

Midfielder of the Year

1. Cliff Nyakeya – Mathare United
2. Michael Madoya – Zoo FC
3. Elvis Nandwa – Ulinzi Stars
4. Marvin Nabwire – AFC Leopards
5. Whyvonne Isuza – AFC Leopards

Fairplay Player of the Year

1. Michael Madoya – Zoo FC
2. Eric Kapaito – Kariobangi Sharks
3. Felly Mulumba – Bandari FC
4. Pistone Mutamba – Sofapaka
5. Dennis Ombeva – Vihiga United

New Player of the Year

1. Eric Kapaito – Kariobangi Sharks
2. Pistone Mutamba – Sofapaka
3. Amos Kigadi – Vihiga United
4. Dennis Ombeva – Vihiga United
5. Marvin Nabwire – AFC Leopards

Coach of the Year

1. Dylan Kerr – Gor Mahia
2. Bernard Mwalala – Bandari
3. Robert Matano – Tusker FC
4. Danstan Nyaudo – Ulinzi Stars
5. John Baraza – Sofapaka

Team Manager of the Year

1. Dick Francis Onywera – Kariobangi Sharks
2. Vincent Okello – Mathare United
3. Emmanuel Geno – Sony Sugar
4. Christopher Ouma – Ulinzi Stars
5. Lazarus Yogo – Zoo FC

Most Improved Center Referee

1. Davies Omweno
2. Raymond Onyango
3. Badir Yasin
4. Andrew Juma
5. Israel Mpaima

Golden Boot Award

1. Eric Kapaito – Kariobangi Sharks
2. Elvis Rupia – Nzoia Sugar FC (Moved to Power Dynamos in Zambia)
3. Jacques Tuyisenge – Gor Mahia

Most Improved Assistant Referee

1. Gilbert Cheruiyot
2. Maryann Njoroge
3. Tony Kidiya
4. Stephen Yiembe
5. Oliver Odhiambo

Fairplay Club of the Year

1. Gor Mahia
2. Sofapaka FC
3. Kariobangi Sharks