Ighalo, Ndidi, Osimhen, Rohr Make Nigeria Pitch Awards Shortlist
Former Super Eagles and Manchester United new sensation, Odion Ighalo, Leicester City F.C midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, Lille hitman, Victor Osimhen and Villarreal FC playmaker, Sanuel Chukwueze are among names of Nigerian footballers, officials and football administrators shortlisted for honours at the 7th Award Ceremony of the Nigeria Pitch Awards.
Speaking in Lagos at a world press conference attended by journalists, Mr. Shina Philips, President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards expresses the appreciation of the organizers to the President and Management of the Nigeria Football Federation and all voters across the country who voted. He said in the last seven years, organizers have worked hard to sustain the core values.
‘Since 2013, we have continued to sustain this incredible platform which rewards footballers, administrators, coaches, clubs, sponsors and journalists for their industry, commitment and passion for the game and for the nation. In seven years, the Nigeria Pitch Awards has become the longest running football awards in Nigerian history. The awards are ranked among the 10 best awards in Nigeria. We are unarguably one of the few audited awards in Africa,’ Shina said.
Also speaking at the press conference, NnekaE ne li, SI A O Partners’ Head of Human Resources and Corporate Development, who represented Pastor Ituah Ighodalo said the accounting firm observed all due process while collating and auditing the results.
While announcing the names of nominees, Mr. Ademola Olajire, the NFF Director of Communication, stated that the federation endorsed and have continued to support the Nigeria PitchAwards because the award process is credible and transparent. ‘Every time the organizers announce results, there are no controversies because the award process is credible and transparent.’