Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi are among the top Super Eagles stars who were honoured at the 10th edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards on Saturday night, Soccernet.ng reports.
Hosted at the Ibom Meridien Hotel and Resorts in Uyo hours after Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa, the award night was a show-stopper of an event marking one decade of an interesting project that is endorsed by the Nigeria Football Federation.
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen was the biggest winner of the night as he claimed two awards – Striker of the Year and King of the Pitch.
Bay FC striker Asisat Oshoala was named the winner of the Queen of the Pitch award, beating the duo of Atletico de Madrid Femenino's Rasheedat Ajibade and Paris FC goalie Chiamaka Nnadozie to the top gong.
Nottingham Forest fullback Ola Aina clinched the Defender of the Year ahead of Fulham FC's Calvin Bassey and Fenerbahce SK's Bright Osayi-Samuel.
In the Goalkeeper of the Year category, Ojo Olorunleke of Enyimba FC took home the coveted prize after edging past Kayode Bankole of Remo Stars and Amas Obasogie Bendel Insurance.
Fulham FC midfielder Alex Iwobi was on hand to receive his award after he won the prize for the Midfielder of the Year. The former Arsenal and Everton star claimed the honor ahead of Royal Antwerp's Alhassan Yusuf and Leicester City ace Wilfred Ndidi.
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Super Eagles head coach Finidi George was the winner of the Coach of the Year award.
FULL LIST OF WINNERS
- Striker of the Year 2023 – Winner: Victor Osimhen
- Queen of the Pitch 2023 – Winner: Asisat Oshoala
- King of the Pitch 2023 – Winner: Victor Osimhen
- Defender of the Year 2023 – Winner: Ola Aina – Nottingham Forest
- Goalkeeper of the Year 2023 – Winner: Ojo Olorunleke – Enyimba FC
- Midfielder of the Year 2023 – Winner: Alex Iwobi – Fulham FC
- Coach of the Year 2023 – Winner: Finidi George
- Team of the Year 2023 – Winner: Enyimba Int'l FC
- Football Pitch of the Year 2023 – Winner: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
- Football Journalist of the Year (Online 2023) – Winner: Tobi Adepoju
- Football Journalist of the Year (TV 2023) – Winner: Mozez Praiz (Supersport)
- Football Journalist of the Year (Radio 2023) – Winner: Anthony Bekederemo (Brila 88.9 FM)
- Football Journalist of the Year (Print 2023) – Winner: Johnny Edward (Punch Newspapers)
- Football Friendly Governor of the Year 2023 – Winner: His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Governor, Lagos State)
- State with the Best Grassroots Football Development Programme 2023 – Winner: Lagos State
- Sam Okwaraji Award for Commitment to Nigerian Football 2023 – Winner: Hon. Kunle Soname (Owner of Remo Stars FC)
i hope all nigeria will qualify for 2026 world cup