Osimhen and Oshoala Among Honorees in 10th Nigeria Pitch Awards, Complete List Revealed

Victor Osimhen, reigning male African Footballer of the Year, leads nominations in four categories at the 10th Nigeria Pitch Awards, as announced by the organisers, SIAO Partners.

The Super Eagles forward stands out among his peers, alongside Super Falcons’ star Asisat Oshoala, and Bayern Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface, with nominations across various categories. Osimhen’s impressive season with Napoli FC has earned him nods for ‘Striker of the Year’, ‘King of the Year’, ‘Sam Okwaraji’, and ‘Sportsmanship of the Year’ awards.

Boniface secured two nominations, while Oshoala received recognition in one category. The nominations were unveiled at a ceremony held at Ibis Hotels in Ikeja, Lagos, marking a significant moment in the 10-year history of the awards. Shina Phillips, President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, emphasized the importance of the event, highlighting its landmark status in celebrating Nigerian football talent.

 

African Pitch Awards: List of nominees

Goalkeeper of the Year:

Kingdom Osayi (Doma United FC)

Amas Obasoge (Bendel Insurance FC)

Ojo Olorunleke (Enyimba International FC)

 

Defender of the Year:

Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC England)

Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest, England)

Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahçe, Turkey)

 

Midfielder of the Year:

Yusuf Al-Hassan (Royal Antwerp, Belgium)

Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England)

Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)

 

Striker of the Year:

Robert Mizo (Bayelsa United FC)

Victor Osimhen (Napoli FC, Italy)

Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)

 

Sam Okwaraji Award:

Victor Osimhen (Napoli FC, Italy)

Ahmed Musa (Sivasspor, Turkey)

Kunle Soname (Bet9ja)

 

Queen of the Pitch:

Rasheedat Ajibade (Atlético Madrid, Spain)

Chiamaka Nnadozie (French Division 1 Féminine)

Asisat Oshoala (Barcelona FC, Féminine, Spain)

 

King of the Pitch:

Victor Osimhen (Napoli FC, Italy)

Emeka Obiora (Shooting Stars SC)

Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)

 

Team of the Year:

Super Falcons

Enyimba International FC

Remo Stars FC

 

Coach of the Year:

Daniel Ogunmodede (Remo Stars FC)

Finidi George (Enyimba International FC)

Randy Waldrum (Super Falcon)

 

State with the Best Grassroots Football Development Programme:

Edo State

Delta State

Lagos State

 

Football Friendly Governor of the Year:

Pastor Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom)

Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos)

Godwin Obaseki (Edo)

 

Football Pitch of the Year:

Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan

Remo Stars Stadium

 

Media category:

Football Journalist of the Year (Print)

Christopher Okparah (The Guardian)

Charles Diya (New Telegraph)

Johnny Edward (Punch)

 

Football Journalist of the Year (TV)

Myen Akiri (TVc)

Moses Praiz (Super Sports)

Cecilia Omoregie (Channels TV)

 

Football Journalist of the Year (Radio)

Olawale Adigun (Mainland FM)

Olayinka Oyedele (Brilla Sport)

Anthony Berekederemo (Brilla FM)

 

Football Journalist of the Year (Online)

Samuel Amidu (Savid News)

Tobi Adepoju (Oganla Media)

Kunle Solaja (Sportsvillagesquare)

 

Corporate category: Corporate Sponsor of Football Award

Bet9ja

MTN

GTI

 

Financial Sportsmanship Award:

Kunle Soname

Victor Osimhen (Napoli FC, Italy)

Gbenga Elegbeleye (NPFL).

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