Super Eagles duo of Victor Osimhen, and Ademola Lookman will battle it out for the Nigeria Pitch Awards, Sportivationng.com reports.
Lookman, who is the reigning African footballer of the year has been nominated alongside Victor Osimhen, and William Troost Ekong for the King of the Pitch award.
The Atalanta forward is also in contention for the Striker of the year award alongside Victor Boniface, and Victor Osimhen.
The nominees for the 11th edition were announced at a press conference on Thursday in Lagos.
The President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards expressed his appreciation to Sports Editors, Sports Journalists, and the Nigeria Football Federation for their support over the years since the inception of the award in 2013.
He said: “From the beginning, our goal was to create an award platform built on the core values of transparency, credibility, and integrity. We are proud that year after year, our College of Voters—comprising Nigeria’s most experienced sports journalists—continues to make independent and patriotic decisions,”
“Awards are not just about recognition; they serve as motivation for players and stakeholders to strive for excellence. Nigerian football has made significant strides globally, but there is always room for more achievements. The Nigeria Pitch Awards will continue to support and celebrate those who make our football great.”
The Full Nominees For The 2025 Nigeria Pitch Awards
King Of The Pitch
Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray S.K )
Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC )
William Troost-Ekong (Al-kholood FC)
Queen Of The Pitch
Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico de Madrid Femenino)
Asisat Oshoala (BAY FC)
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC)
Goalkeeper of the Year
Maduka Okoye (Udinese Calcio)
Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United)
Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars)
Midfielder of the Year
Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC)
Frank Onyeka (FC Augsburg)
Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City)
Defender of the Year
Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest FC)
William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood FC)
Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC)
Coach of the Year
Moses Adukwu (Edo Queens FC)
Fidelis Ilechukwu (Rangers International FC)
Daniel Ogunmodede (Remo Stars FC)
State with the Best Grassroots Football Development Programme
Edo
Lagos
Delta
Football Pitch of The Year
Remo Stars Stadium Remo, Ogun State
Mobolaji Johnson Sport Arena Onikan, Lagos StateGodswill Akpabio Int’l Stadium Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Sam Okwaraji Award
Segun Odegbami
Ahmed Musa
Kunle Soname
Corporate Sponsor Of Football Award
GTI Financial (Financial Services)
MTN Nigeria (Telecom)
Bet9ja (Sport Betting )
Sportsmanship Award
George Aluo Chairman NNL
Hon. Kunle Soname Chairman, Remo Stars
Ahmed Musa Kano Pillars FC
Football Journalist Of The Year Print
Charles Diya (New Telegraph)
Abiodun Adewale (Punch Newspapers)
Johnny Edward (The Nation Newspapers)
Football Journalist Of The Year TV
Mozez Praiz Supersport
Blessing Nwosu Silverbird TV
Cecilia Omorogbe Channels TV
Football Journalist Of The Year Radio
Micheal Obasi (Hot FM Abuja)
Chuma Nnoli (Nigeria Info FM)
Olawale Adigun (Mainland FM)
Anthony Bekederemo (Brila 88.9 FM)
Football Journalist Of The Year Online
Niyi Busari (BSN Sports Concept )
Samuel Ahmadu (Savid News)
Kunle Solaja (Sports Village Square)
