Christian Mukoko receives his Player of the Month Award
Fri 20th February 2026 | League Awards | By Martin Fallon
Christian Mukoko of Burscough was recently presented with his Premier Division Player of the Month award for January 2026.
This presentation took place shortly before Burscough's midweek game this week, with League Director and Vice Chairman Geoff Wilkinson presenting Christian with his award before the game.
This is the first time that Christian has won this award with last time that a Burscough player won it coming over seven years ago in August 2018 through Terry Cummins.
The 19-year old joined Burscough at the start of this season having played 12 games for Atherton LR last season. He has made himself an ever present at Burscough though this season, making 40 appearances so far.
The opening game of the month for Christian was on the bench away at Pilkington. He came on as substitute in the 63rd minute, and just 12 minutes later found himself on the scoresheet as Callum Laird put him through. He then added another in similar fashion a minute from time, helping to inspire his side to a 6-2 victory.
Next was a trip to the Isle of Man and a return to the starting XI. His work rate and all-round contribution played a key role in helping his side to keep a clean sheet in a 1-0 win, and he took that form into the next game at South Liverpool with his side winning 5-2, Mukoko setting up Laird for the final goal of the game.
Growing in confidence with every game, he put in a commanding performance in the goalless draw at Cheadle Town, with the hosts awarding him Man of the Match. In the next game at home to Charnock, Mukoko opened the scoring on 49 minutes as he confidently rounded the keeper before slotting home. He then slotted home the third goal of the game in a 3-1 win and won his second Man of the Match award of the month.
He played against Prestwich Heys in a 1-1 draw, then won yet another Man of the Match against City of Liverpool where his performance helped his side to a 7-1 win. Much of the Linnets' attacking play went through him in the first half, and he rounded off the half with his fourth goal of the month when he slotted past the keeper just before half time. Ten minutes into the second half he was send clear and crossed for Laird to slot home the fifth, and was brought off to a standing ovation with 20 minutes to go.
The final game of the month at home to West Didsbury & Chorlton saw Mukoko again causing mayhem with his play. Burscough won 1-0 with Mukoko named Man of the Match for the fourth time in the eight games played that month.
Eight games, five goals and four Man of the Match wins is certainly a great return for Christian Mukoko this month.
Congratulations Christian.
Christian Mukoko receives his Player of the Month Award
Fri 20th February 2026 | League Awards
By Martin Fallon
Christian Mukoko of Burscough was recently presented with his Premier Division Player of the Month award for January 2026.
This presentation took place shortly before Burscough's midweek game this week, with League Director and Vice Chairman Geoff Wilkinson presenting Christian with his award before the game.
This is the first time that Christian has won this award with last time that a Burscough player won it coming over seven years ago in August 2018 through Terry Cummins.
The 19-year old joined Burscough at the start of this season having played 12 games for Atherton LR last season. He has made himself an ever present at Burscough though this season, making 40 appearances so far.
The opening game of the month for Christian was on the bench away at Pilkington. He came on as substitute in the 63rd minute, and just 12 minutes later found himself on the scoresheet as Callum Laird put him through. He then added another in similar fashion a minute from time, helping to inspire his side to a 6-2 victory.
Next was a trip to the Isle of Man and a return to the starting XI. His work rate and all-round contribution played a key role in helping his side to keep a clean sheet in a 1-0 win, and he took that form into the next game at South Liverpool with his side winning 5-2, Mukoko setting up Laird for the final goal of the game.
Growing in confidence with every game, he put in a commanding performance in the goalless draw at Cheadle Town, with the hosts awarding him Man of the Match. In the next game at home to Charnock, Mukoko opened the scoring on 49 minutes as he confidently rounded the keeper before slotting home. He then slotted home the third goal of the game in a 3-1 win and won his second Man of the Match award of the month.
He played against Prestwich Heys in a 1-1 draw, then won yet another Man of the Match against City of Liverpool where his performance helped his side to a 7-1 win. Much of the Linnets' attacking play went through him in the first half, and he rounded off the half with his fourth goal of the month when he slotted past the keeper just before half time. Ten minutes into the second half he was send clear and crossed for Laird to slot home the fifth, and was brought off to a standing ovation with 20 minutes to go.
The final game of the month at home to West Didsbury & Chorlton saw Mukoko again causing mayhem with his play. Burscough won 1-0 with Mukoko named Man of the Match for the fourth time in the eight games played that month.
Eight games, five goals and four Man of the Match wins is certainly a great return for Christian Mukoko this month.
Congratulations Christian.
