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Full nominees list for Nigeria Pitch Awards including Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, Lookman
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The 18-category award would hold in Abuja on Friday, March 24, 2023.
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The month of March 2023 will see Nigerian football personalities and brands recoginzed for their performances in the 2022 calender year.
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Launched in 2013, the ninth edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards will see Super Eagles and Super Falcons stars celebrated in a host of categories including the King and Queen of the pitch. The latest edition of the awards will see new categories such as Football Pitch of the Year.
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Below are the complete categories, and nominees for the the awards ceremony slated for Friday, March 24, 2023.
King Of The Pitch
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- Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)
- Paul Onuachu (Southampton)
- Alex Iwobi (Everton)
- Victor Osimhen (Napoli)
Queen Of The Pitch
- Monday Gift (Granadilla Tenerife)
- Asisat Oshoala (Barcelona Femeni)
- Rasheedat Ajibade (Atlético de Madrid Femenino)
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Goalkeeper Of The Year
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- Victor Sochima (Rivers United)
- Francis Uzoho (AC Omonoia Nicosia)
- Adebayo Adeleye (Hapoel Jerusalem)
Defender Of The Year
- William Troost-Ekong (Salernitana)
- Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto)
- Calvin Bassey (AFC Ajax)
Midfielder Of The Year
- Alex Iwobi (Everton)
- Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City)
- Joe Aribo (Southampton)
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Striker Of The Year
- Victor Osimhen (Napoli)
- Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)
- Chijioke Akuneto (Rivers United)
Team Of The Year
- Remo Stars
- Rivers United
- The Flamingos (Nigeria’s U-17 Girls’ Team)
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Coach Of The Year
- Stanley Eguma (Rivers United)
- Gbenga Ogunbote (Shooting Stars)
- Bankole Olowookere (The Flamingos)
Sam Okwaraji Award
- Victor Osimhen (Super Eagles)
- Kunle Soname (Chairman, BET9JA)
- Seyi Akinwunmi (Former 1st Vice-President, NFF)
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State With The Best Grassroots Football Development Programme
- Edo State
- Lagos State
- Delta State
Football Pitch Of The Year
- Mobolaji Johnson Arena - Onikan, Lagos State
- Godswill Akpabio Stadium - Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
- Remo Stars Stadium - Ikenne, Ogun State
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Uyo's Godswill Akpabio Stadium
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Football Friendly Governor Of The Year
- Nyesom Wike, CON (Rivers State)
- Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos State)
- Godwin Obaseki (Edo State)
Corporate Sponsor Of Football Award
- MTN Nigeria Telecom
- BET9JA Sport Betting
- Cocacola Bottling Co.
- AITEO Group Oil & Gas
Sportsmanship Award
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- Philip Shaibu (Deputy Governor, Edo State)
- Kunle Soname (Chairman, BET9JA)
- Seyi Akinwunmi (Former 1st Vice-President, NFF)
Football Journalist Of The Year – PRINT
- Tana Aiyejina (Punch Newspapers)
- Charles Diya (New Telegraph Newspapers)
- Johnny Edward (Punch Newspapers)
Football Journalist of the Year – TV
- Mozez Praiz (Supersport)
- Promise Eforgie (Television Continental)
- Cecilia Omoregbe (Channels TV)
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Football Journalist of the Year – RADIO
- Yinka Oyedele (Sports Radio 88.9 Brila FM)
- Emmanuel Etim (Nigeria Info 99.3 FM)
- Tony Bekederemo (Sports Radio 88.9 Brila FM)
Football Journalist of the Year – ONLINE
- Kunle Solaja (Sportsvillagesquare.com)
- Tobi Samuel Adepoju (Oganla Media)
- Shina Oludare (Goal.com)
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