By Victor Kanayo
Nigerian player Chuba Akpom and Burnley Coach Vincent Kompany have been named EFL Championship Player and Manager of the season.
While Akpom, the division’s top scorer with 28 league goals emerged winner after firing Middlesbrough into promotion contention, Kompany was picked the best manager after his club gained promotion into the Premier League, and are on course to win the Championship title.
At the colourful ceremony in London, Alex Scott of Bristol City emerged young player of the season.
Midfielder Scott has featured in 47 matches across all competitions for his club.
Also, Plymouth Argyle’s Bali Mumba won League One Young Player of the Season with Colchester United’s Junior Tchamadeu scooping the EFL League Two Young Player of the Season award.
According to Skysports, Bristol Rovers forward Aaron Collins earned the EFL League One Player of the Season award, while Northampton Town’s Sam Hoskins was named the League Two Player of the Season, with his 20 goals aiding his club’s battle for automatic promotion.
Plymouth’s Steven Schumacher was awarded the EFL League One Manager of the Season, with his side also currently in the midst of an automatic promotion battle.
After confirming their place in League One next season, Leyton Orient’s Richie Wellens received the League Two Manager of the Season accolade.
Orient’s Omar Beckles was also a winner as he was named as the EFL Player In the Community, while Wigan Athletic won the EFL Community Club of the Season.
