Nigeria Pitch Awards: Organisers Set To Unveil Nominees For 11th Edition

Organisers of the prestigious Nigeria Pitch Awards are set to announce the nominees for the 11th edition of the awards at a press conference scheduled to take place on Thursday, 20th February 2025, in Lagos. Mr. Shina Philips, President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, made this known in a statement released to the press in Lagos. He stated that the organisers have established a tradition whereby, after the votes are collated by SIAO Partners, a number of sports editors, correspondents, and reporters are invited to a conference where the names of those shortlisted for the Awards Ceremony are unveiled.

“Voting for the 11th edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards was conducted 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.

“The voting process for the 11th edition began on Monday, 25th November 2024, and extended to Saturday, 18th January 2025.

We are grateful to all our voters across Nigeria who participated to ensure that the Nigeria Pitch Awards continues to honour Nigeria’s best in football and encourage excellence in sports.”

Since its inaugural edition in 2013, the Nigeria Pitch Awards has continued to set a high standard for measuring individual and team achievements in football in Nigeria. The scientific and impeccable voting process adopted by the organisers meets the standard practices of the best award systems in the world. This is why the awards have been hailed as credible and transparent over the years.

The Nigeria Pitch Awards has always identified and rewarded performances among Nigerian footballers. At the 10th Awards Ceremony held at the Ibom Icon Hotel and Golf Resort in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on 8th June 2024, Super Eagles and Galatasaray FC forward Victor Osimhen emerged as the Striker of the Year and King of the Pitch. Other award winners included Alex Iwobi of Fulham FC, who won Midfielder of the Year, Finidi George, who received the Coach of the Year award, and Asisat Oshoala, who won the Queen of the Pitch award.