Victor Osimhen leads the charge with triple nods including King of the Pitch, Rashidi Yekini Striker prize (vs Ademola Lookman and Anas Yusuf) and Sam Okwaraji award at the 12th Nigeria Pitch Awards—his seventh King nom after three straight wins—while Calvin Bassey duels Benjamin Frederick and Ola Aina for Defender glory, unveiled at Tuesday’s Abuja stakeholders bash.
Super Falcons stars Chiamaka Nnadozie, Rasheedat Ajibade and Esther Okoronkwo vie for Queen of the Pitch; midfield aces Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Raphael Onyedika and Wilfred Ndidi contend, goalkeepers Maduka Okoye, Stanley Nwabali and Kayode Bankole compete, plus coaches Finidi George, Daniel Ogunmodede and Justin Madugu—teams like Super Falcons, Remo Stars and Rivers United eye Team of the Year.
Organizers spotlighted stadiums like MKO Abiola, Godswill Akpabio and Remo Stars; states Delta, Kwara, Lagos for grassroots; Bet9ja, GTI, MTN for sponsors; govs Umo Eno, Dapo Abiodun, Babajide Sanwo-Olu for football-friendly honors—president Shina Philips hailed voter rigor, NDDC special nod and future international conference post-AFCON.
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