Pitch Awards to launch 11th edition, nominees Feb 20

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Pitch Awards to launch 11th edition, nominees Feb 20

The nominees for the 11th edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards will be launched at a press conference in Lagos on February 20.

Nigeria Pitch Awards President Shina Philips said the list of nominees had been compiled following a nationwide voting process by sports editors between November 25, 2024 and January 18, 2025.

“Voting for the 11th edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards was done by sports editors spread across the nation. All votes cast were collated and verified by an independent body, and as usual, this list will be unveiled at a press conference,” Philips said in a statement.

“We are grateful to all our voters across Nigeria who voted to ensure that the Nigeria Pitch Awards will continue to honour Nigeria’s best in football, and to also encourage excellence in sports.”

The awards, which began in 2013, have maintained high standards in recognising individual and team achievements in Nigerian football through a scientific voting process verified by SIAO Partners.

Pitch Awards to launch 11th edition, nominees Feb 20.

At the 10th edition held at the Ibom Icon Hotel and Golf Resort, Uyo, last June, Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen clinched both the Striker of The Year and King of The Pitch awards.

Other winners included Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi, who was named Midfielder of The Year, while Finidi George claimed the Coach of The Year award. Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala emerged Queen of The Pitch.

The organisers added that the credible voting system had helped establish the awards as one of the most transparent in world football.