Watford striker, Odion Ighalo, and his Russian-based counterparts, Ahmed Musa, top the list of nominees for the 2015 edition of the prestigious Nigerian Sports Award.
The organisers of the award, Unmissable Incentives Limited, unveiled the list of the top three nominees in each category of the award at a press conference held in Lagos on Wednesday.
The Chairman of the Award Panel, Ikeddy Isiguzo, explained that the top nominees emerged having recorded highest frequency of nominations by the members of the public for their outstanding performances in their respective sports.
“The shortlisted nominees for the 2015 edition of the award is a true reflection of the majority wish of the Nigerians as expressed through nominations for the different categories during the nomination phase,’’ Isiguzo said.
Speaking shortly before announcing the top nominees, the Executive Director of Unmissable Incentives Limited, Kayode Idowu, noted that the long list of nominations was painstakingly scrutinized by the panel to shortlist the top nominees.
Idowu announced that Ighalo, Musa and the top scorer in the ongoing 2015 professional football league, Tunji Adeniji, would vie for honours in the men’s category, while Asisat Oshoala, Desire Oparanozie and Ngozi Okobiare battle for the Footballer of the Year (Women)
In other categories, Awoniyi Taiwo (Footballer), Kelechi Nwanaga (Javeline), Amusan Tobiloba (Hurdles) top nominations for the Discovery of the Year category.
The 2015 Nigerian Sports Award event is schedule to hold on November 20, 2015 at the Marquee, Oceanview, Eko Hotel, Lagos.