In
the player's category for June, Melai was nominated alongside Oghenekaro Etebo
(Warri Wolves), Dele Olorundare (Sunshine Stars), Raphael Boumsong (El-Kanemi
Warriors), John Uche (Kaduna United) and Adamu Yahaya (Kwara United).
Melai
was instrumental in Lobi's impressive run in June that saw them go unbeaten and
even earn a point off champions, Kano Pillars, on the road.
The Lobi Stars custodian kept a clean sheet in the games against Dolphins and Wikki Tourists and also stopped a last-gasp spot kick from Kano Pillars playmaker, Rabiu Ali.
Melai
did not prove to be just a shot-stopper in June as he calmly scored the winner
against Dolphins in Katsina-Ala from the spot after Chimaobi Nwaogu had missed
an initial penalty.
Though
the trio of Etebo, Yahaya and Boumsong netted three goals each and Olorundare
scored five, Melai put in a massive shift to help Lobi Stars finish in the top
three in the last four rounds of matches in June.
The
Lobi Stars man becomes the second goalkeeper after Theophilus Afelokhai of Kano
Pillars to win the LBA Player gong for the month.
For
the second time this season, Ogbeide emerged the LBA Manager of the month after
winning it in April this year.
Ogbeide
guided Wolves to a winning run of three games against 3SC, ABS and Sunshine
Stars to win the June edition with one game less.
Mohammed
Baba Gabaru (Kano Pillars) and Dominic Iorfa (Lobi Stars) were the closest
contenders for the manager's award for June after their teams went unbeaten but
finished a point short of Wolves.
The
LBA has been in the forefront of recognising players and managers for their
on-pitch contribution in the Glo Premier League since 2009
2012/13
WINNERS:
MARCH 2013
Player:
Theophilus Afelokhai (Kano Pillars)
Manager:
Mohammed Baba Ganaru (Kano Pillars)
APRIL 2013
Player: Oghenekaro Etebo (Warri Wolves)
Manager: Solomon Ogbeide (Warri Wolves)
MAY 2013
Player:
Adamu Yahaya (Kwara United)
Manager:
Samson Unuanel (Kwara United)
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