NPFL Top Scorer, Anas, to Battle Osimhen, Lookman for Nigeria Pitch Award Honour
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) top scorer, Anas Yusuf of Nasarawa United FC is set to give his more illustrious Nigerian forwards, Ademola Lookman of Atlético de Madrid and Galatasaray’s
The highly anticipated 12th Nigeria Pitch Awards Ceremony is set to take place on Tuesday, 8th September 2026 at the Ibis Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. This year's ceremony will honor the top scorers in the Nigerian Premier Football League, with Anas Yusuf from Nasarawa United FC facing off against Atlético de Madrid's Ademola Lookman and Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen for the coveted Rashidi Yekini Award for the Best Striker of the Year.
The event will also recognize outstanding players in other categories, including goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, and team of the year awards. The President of Nigeria Pitch Awards, Dr. Shina Phillips, expressed that hosting the event at this time demonstrates the faith the organization has in Nigerian football, as they have consistently shown that the country's players are deserving of recognition and encouragement for their contributions to the sport's growth.
Phillips also expressed regret over the delay in hosting the awards, citing various factors beyond their control that necessitated the postponement.
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