Seyi Akinwumi, Vice President of Nigeria Football Federation, on Tuesday unfolded the maiden edition of Nigeria Football Awards scheduled to hold on February 19.
Akinwumi told newsmen in Lagos that the event will take place at the Eko Hotels.
He said: “We decided it was the right time to launch a project to recognise and reward excellence in Nigerian Football. Fortunately, we found a worthy partner in Lagos State, the Centre of Excellence, and with a Governor 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 February 19.
“The event 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.
“We have an opportunity to showcase Lagos state not only around the awards, but also at the FIFA EFS meeting for which the state is also partnering the NFF.”
Akinwunmi said that a screening committee that will ensure integrity, transparency and fairness in its assignment would be constituted in a few days.
He said: “Some of the awards will be decided by the screening committee, others would be determined by voters online while the special awards would be the prerogative of the federation.’’
Chairman of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Dr. Kweku Tandoh, commended NFF for various laudable projects it initiated and pledged that Lagos state will continue to support worthwhile endeavours.
Tandoh said: “The Governor of Lagos State, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is determined to make Lagos State not just a hub of sports activities and events, but to prove that sports, tourism and entertainment can intermingle brilliantly to boost the economy of any society.
“Posterity will be kind to the present NFF for the laudable projects they have been involved with and the lofty moves that they have been making to take Nigerian Football to exciting heights.”
Tandor said that Lagos state is also involved in Nigeria hosting the forthcoming FIFA/CAF EFS meeting coming up in Lagos.
The awards categories are; Best Player of the Year (Men and Women, Best Coach (Men and Women), Young Player Award, Team of The Year, Fair Play and Fans.
Others include: NFF Development Award, Presidential Award, Legends 11 Award and Special Award.
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