Organizers of the Nigeria pitch award have released the list of nominees for the 10th edition of the award.
Napoli and Africa best player of the year Victor Osimhen lead the race for King of the pitch while Best African women player Assisat Oshoala leads the pack for the Queen of the pitch.
There will be category that recognises individuals who embody the spirit of patriotism and selflessness, known as The Sam Okwaraji Award, named after the legendary footballer.
Here’s the full list of the 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
Ola Aina Nottingham Forest FC
Bright Osayi-Samuel Fenerbahçe SK
MIDFIELDER OF THE YEAR
AI Hassan Yusuf Royal Antwerp FC
Wilfred Ndidi Leicester City FC
Alex Iwobi Fulham FC
STRIKER OF THE YEAR
Robert Mizo Bayelsa United
Victor Osimhen Napoli FC
Victor Boniface Bayer Leverkusen
King of the Pitch:
Victor Osimhen (Napoli FC, Italy)
Emeka Obiora (Shooting Stars SC)
Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)
QUEEN OF THE PITCH:
Rasheedat Ajibade Atlético de Madrid Femenino
Chiamaka Nnadozi Paris FC
Asisat Oshoala FC Barcelona Femení
TEAM OF THE YEAR:
Super Falcons
Enyimba
Remo Stars
Coach of the Year:
Daniel Ogunmodede (Remo Stars FC)
Finidi George (Enyimba International FC)
Randy Waldrum (Super Falcon)
Sam Okwaraji Award:
Victor Osimhen (Napoli FC, Italy)
Ahmed Musa (Sivasspor, Turkey)
Kunle Soname (Bet9ja)
State with the Best Grassroots Football Development Programme:
Edo State
Delta State
Lagos State
The date for the award will be communicated soon.