Winners have emerged in the sixth edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards [2018/2019], which took place at a ceremony in Asaba, Delta State.
Shina Philips, President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, expressed the appreciation of the organisers to the Federation and the Delta State Government.
He said the organizers remained committed to giving Nigerians a transparent and credible award.
In his words:
“We will continue to do what is right because we believe our players need to be motivated by a transparent and credible reward system which will see them earn the respect of everyone in the football community.”
Winners of 6th Nigeria Pitch Awards
Goalkeeper of the Year – Francis Odinaka Uzoho
Defender of the Year – William Troost-Ekong
Midfielder of the Year – Wilfred Ndidi
Striker of the Year – Odion Ighalo
MVP in NPFL – Junior Lokosa
MVP in the NWFL – Rasheedat Ajibade
Queen of the Pitch – Francisca Ordega
King of the Pitch – Ahmed Musa
Coach of the Year – Gbenga Ogunbote
Club of the Year – Enugu Rangers
National Team of the Year – Super Falcons
Referee of the Year – Adebimpe Quadri
Sam Okwaraji Awards – Seyi Akinwunmi
State with the Best Grassroots Football Development Programme – Lagos State
Football Friendly Gov. of the Year – Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa
Football Journalist of the Year (Print) – Johnny Edwards
Football Journalist of the Year (Radio)- Tony Bekederemo
Football Journalist of the Year (TV) – Mozez Praiz
Football Journalist of the Year (Online)- Samuel Ahmadu
Corporate Sponsor of Football – AITEO Group