Danny Phiri crowned Soccer Star of the Year

DANNY “Deco” Phiri was last night crowned Soccer Star of the Year at a function in Harare, to cap a fine season where he guided his Chicken Inn side to Castle Lager Premier Soccer League glory.

The 26-year-old midfielder beat off strong competition from Dynamos’ Ocean Mushure and Highlanders’ Knox Mutizwa, who were named first and second runners- up respectively.

Chicken Inn coach Joey Antipas was named the Coach of the Season, reward for leading his team to their first-ever championship since promotion four years ago.

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