NPA : Osimhen bags best player of the year award

Published on: 26 March 2023

The Napoli striker Victor Osimhen was named the King of the Pitch and was also adjudged the striker of the year at the eighth edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, Nigeria soccernet reports

He beat Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman and Alex Iwobi to the award.

Francis Uzoho of Omonoia FC won Goalie of the Year after he edged the duo of Hapoel Jerusalem shotstopper Adebayo Adeleye and Victor Sochima of Rivers United.

Ajax defender Calvin Bassey won the defender of the year title, beating Porto’ Zaidu Sanusi and Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong.

Barcelona Femenine Foward, Asisat Oshoala was also won the Queen of the Pitch award ahead of Gift Monday.

After the occasion, a worn-out Osimhen conveyed his gratitude to the organisers and expressed his joy over the prizes.

The Super Eagles will be hoping to avenge their 1-0 home loss as they depart for Bissau today for the reverse fixture of their 2023 AFCON qualifiers.

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