The Nigeria Football Federation has revealed plans for a first-ever awards ceremony organized by it to recognize and reward excellence in the Nigerian game.
The NFF 1st Vice President, Seyi Akinwunmi, who is chairman of the project, told dignitaries and media representatives in Lagos on Tuesday that the Federation decided time was ripe for The NFF Awards as the stock of Nigerian football is on the upward trajectory.
Akinwunmi said: “We decided it was the right time to launch a project to recognize and reward excellence in Nigerian Football.
“Fortunately, we found a worthy partner in Lagos State, the Centre of Excellence, and with a Chief Executive (Governor Akinwunmi Ambode) who is a lover of excellence.
“The NFF Awards will be an annual event.
“The inaugural edition will hold at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Monday, 19th February 2018, and will be graced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, CAF President Ahmad and at least 20 FA Presidents who will be here for the FIFA Executive Football Summit also taking place in Lagos the following day.”
Akinwunmi also announced that SuperSport and Africa Independent Television have teamed up with the NFF as broadcast partners of the event, and will take the event live as from 7pm on the evening.
The award categories are Player of the Year (Men), Player of the Year (Women), Coach of the Year (Men), Coach of the Year (Women), Young Player of the Year (Men), Young Player of the Year (Women), Team of the Season, Fairplay Award, Goal of the Year, Fans of the Year, NFF Development Award, Order of Merit Award, Presidential Award, Legends ElevenAchievement Award (1973 All-Africa Games Football Tournament – winning Green Eagles).
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