All eyes were trained on the ancient city of
Kaduna this weekend has it hosted not only the AFCON qualifying match between
the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Pharaohs of Egypt, but also played host to
the crème de la crème of Nigerian football locally and internationally at the
Bet9ja Nigerian Pitch Awards.
Held at the prestigious Hotel Seventeen in
Kaduna, the evening was made significant as critical players, shapers and
influencers in Nigerian Football were honored and recognized by their peers.
Nasir El Rufai, who was awarded the Special Achievement Award, received his
award from current NFF Chairman Amaju Pinnick. The Governor said he was ‘humbled’
at such recognition, and after citing Kaduna’s great contribution to Nigerian
football in terms of its talent, he pledged support “for any organization aiming to
grow the sport of football in the state.”
Captain Mikel Obi also received the Player of the Year award, which was
presented by Title Sponsors Bet9ja, represented by the Chairman, Mr. Kunle
Soname.
had this to say about the event.
“Bet9ja is delighted to be
associated with an award ceremony, that rewards excellence, skills and hard
work in football. As Nigeria’s foremost sports betting company, we’ve been
involved in rewarding football fans that possess forecasting skills since we
came into the business and as fans of Nigerian footballers, coaches and
administrators, any event, which seeks to promote them will naturally attract
our support.
It is therefore a source of joy for
us to partner with Nigeria’s most prestigious football awards fully supported
by the Nigeria Football Federation.”
Amaju Pinnick received the Sam Okwaraji award
for his efforts in Nigeria football since he took over a year ago. Also at the impressive ceremony
were NFF 1st Vice President Seyi Akinwunmi, 2nd Vice President/LMC
chairman Shehu Dikko, Board Members Ibrahim Musa Gusau, Ahmed Yusuf Fresh,
Sharif Rabiu Inuwa, Sunday Dele-Ajayi, Babagana Kalli, Suleiman Yahaya-Kwande
and Chris Green, as well as General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi.
Award
His Excellency, Nasir El-Rufai
Executive Governor, Kaduna State
Barr. Solomon Dalong
Minister of Sports
Sir Mike Mbama Okiro
Chairman, Police Service Commission
Dr. Mohammed Sanusi
General Secretary, Nigeria Football Federation
Asisat Oshoala
Liverpool Ladies
Odion Ighalo
Watford FC
Football Achievement
Award
Samson Siasia
Super Eagles Chief Coach
Rasheedi Yekini Award
Gbolahan Salami
Warri Wolves FC
Coach of the Year
Emmanuel Amuneke
U-17 Golden Eaglets
Football Friendly
Governor of the Year
H.E Nyesom Wike
Rivers State
Sam Okwaraji Awards
Segun Odegbami – (Ex-International)
Amaju Pinnick – (Administrator)
John Obi Mikel – (Highest Number of Caps in the team)
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