Reigning African Player of the year, Ademola Lookman will battle it out with Victor Osimhen for the 11th edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards......CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>>>
The organisers announced the nominees for the various categories at a press conference on Thursday held at Bon Hotel, Ikeja.
The award, which is the longest-serving football awards in Nigeria, is known for its credibility, transparency, and integrity since inception in 2013.
A total of 18 categories were announced, ranging from the King of the Pitch to the Queen of the Pitch, Team of the year and many more.
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, who had a scintillating year with Atalanta, leading them to their first-ever Europa League title was nominated for two categories – The King of the Pitch, and the striker of the year.
He has been nominated in the King of the Pitch category alongside Victor Osimhen, and William Troost-Ekong.
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade will slug it out with Asisat Oshoala, and Chiamaka Nnadozie for the Queen of the Pitch Awards.
Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, and Kayode Bankole of Remo Stars will go head to head for the goalkeeper of the year award.
Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, and Wilfred Ndidi are in for the midfielder of the year award.
Ola Aina’s remarkable year for Nottingham Forest has earned him a nomination alongside his club teammate Calvin Bassey, and William Troost-Ekong.
Remo Stars coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, Enugu Rangers coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, and Moses Aduku of Edo Queens will vie for the coach of the year award.
The President of the Awards, Shina Phillips was full of praise for Sports Editors, Sports Journalists, and the Nigeria Football Federation for their support since inception, while promising to uphold the values of the awards.
He said: “From the beginning, our goal was to create an award platform built on the core values of transparency, credibility, and integrity. We are proud that year after year, our College of Voters—comprising Nigeria’s most experienced sports journalists—continues to make independent and patriotic decisions,”
“Awards are not just about recognition; they serve as motivation for players and stakeholders to strive for excellence. Nigerian football has made significant strides globally, but there is always room for more achievements. The Nigeria Pitch Awards will continue to support and celebrate those who make our football great.”
Full Nominees For 11th Nigeria Pitch Awards
King Of The Pitch
Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray S.K )
Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC )
William Troost-Ekong (Al-kholood FC)
Queen Of The Pitch
Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico de Madrid Femenino)
Asisat Oshoala (BAY FC)
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC)
Goalkeeper of the Year
Maduka Okoye (Udinese Calcio)
Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United)
Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars)
Midfielder of the Year
Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC)
Frank Onyeka (FC Augsburg)
Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City)
Defender of the Year
Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest FC)
William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood FC)
Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC)
Coach of the Year
Moses Adukwu (Edo Queens FC)
Fidelis Ilechukwu (Rangers International FC)
Daniel Ogunmodede (Remo Stars FC)
State with the Best Grassroots Football Development Programme
Edo
Lagos
Delta
Football Pitch of The Year
Remo Stars Stadium Remo, Ogun State
Mobolaji Johnson Sport Arena Onikan, Lagos StateGodswill Akpabio Int’l Stadium Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Sam Okwaraji Award
Segun Odegbami
Ahmed Musa
Kunle Soname
Corporate Sponsor Of Football Award
GTI Financial (Financial Services)
MTN Nigeria (Telecom)
Bet9ja (Sport Betting )
Sportsmanship Award
George Aluo Chairman NNL
Hon. Kunle Soname Chairman, Remo Stars
Ahmed Musa Kano Pillars FC
Football Journalist Of The Year Print
Charles Diya (New Telegraph)
Abiodun Adewale (Punch Newspapers)
Johnny Edward (The Nation Newspapers)
Football Journalist Of The Year TV
Mozez Praiz Supersport
Blessing Nwosu Silverbird TV
Cecilia Omorogbe Channels TV
Football Journalist Of The Year Radio
Micheal Obasi (Hot FM Abuja)
Chuma Nnoli (Nigeria Info FM)
Olawale Adigun (Mainland FM)
Anthony Bekederemo (Brila 88.9 FM)
Football Journalist Of The Year Online
Niyi Busari (BSN Sports Concept )
Samuel Ahmadu (Savid News)
Kunle Solaja (Sports Village Square)