Nigeria Pitch Award Organizers Guarantee Transparency, Credibility, And Integrity In Winner Selection
The organizers of the Nigeria Pitch Award have assured Nigerians of transparency, credibility, and integrity in deciding the winners of various award categories.
Chairman of the organizing committee, Shina Phillips, emphasized that the award process is designed to avoid controversy, involving a college of voters composed of Nigeria’s most knowledgeable, experienced, and professional journalists, and an independent collation body.
Phillips explained that the award is structured to be sustainable and to serve as a lasting legacy for future generations.
The responsibility of deciding winners is entrusted to seasoned journalists with extensive expertise in reporting and analyzing football.
He highlighted that the independent vote collation body, SIAO, is a well-respected entity in Nigeria’s accounting and auditing sector.
The award categories encompass a broad spectrum of football activities, both on and off the pitch, and include:
Players Category:
Goalkeeper of the Year
Defender of the Year
Midfielder of the Year
Striker of the Year
Rashidi Yekini Award
Sam Okwaraji Award
MVP (Men) in the NPFL Award
MVP (Women) in the NPFL Award
Queen of the Pitch
King of the Pitch
Club Category:
Club of the Year
Manager of the Year
Coach of the Year
Official’s Category:
Referee of the Year
Players’ Agent of the Year
State Category:
State with the Best Grassroots Football Development Programme
Football Friendly Governor of the Year
Media Category:
Football Journalist of the Year (Print)
Football Journalist of the Year (TV)
Football Journalist of the Year (Radio)
Corporate Category:
Corporate Sponsor of Football Award
Honorary Awards:
Special Achievement Award
Football Achievement Award
The Nigeria Pitch Award aims to contribute to the growth of football, encourage and inspire footballers and stakeholders.
Over one hundred journalists from across the country will participate in the voting process to recognize deserving individuals.
