Liverpool defender, Joel Matip becomes the first Cameroonian to win Premier League Player of the Month award after his stellar performance in February

Liverpool defender, Joel Matip becomes the first Cameroonian to win Premier League Player of the Month award after his stellar performance in February

Liverpool defender, Joel Matip was named Premier League Player of the Month for February, while x took home Manager of the Month.

Matip becomes the first Cameroonian to win the award, which was richly deserved after a stellar month in which he played every minute of Premier League football.

The defender who teamed up with Virgil van Dijk in the back, conceded just one goal in four matches and kept three clean sheets.

However, Matip stood out for more than just his defensive qualities and showed what he is capable of during those matches.

Matip took home the award ahead of fellow nominees Che Adams, Ryan Fraser, Harry Kane, Ben Mee, and Wilfried Zaha.