The 10th Nigeria Pitch Awards was held in Uyo this week with several Nigerian Players, Officials and Media personalities getting rewarded for their effort in 2023.

The award ceremony took place at the Ibom icon hotel and golf resort on saturday night ahead of the super eagles trip to Benin republic for their second World cup qualifiers fixture of the international break.

Nigerian Super Eagles stars such as Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina, Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala and Ojo Olorunleke all clinched awards at the ceremony. Coach Finidi George and Super Falcons attacker, Asisat Oshoala were also among the list of winners.

Victor Osimhen emerges as the biggest winner of the night, Clinching two awards.

FULL LIST OF WINNERS

Striker of the Year 2023 – Winner: Victor Osimhen
Queen of the Pitch 2023 – Winner: Asisat Oshoala
King of the Pitch 2023 – Winner: Victor Osimhen
Defender of the Year 2023 – Winner: Ola Aina – Nottingham Forest
Goalkeeper of the Year 2023 – Winner: Ojo Olorunleke – Enyimba FC
Midfielder of the Year 2023 – Winner: Alex Iwobi – Fulham FC
Coach of the Year 2023 – Winner: Finidi George
Team of the Year 2023 – Winner: Enyimba Int’l FC
Football Pitch of the Year 2023 – Winner: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Football Journalist of the Year (Online 2023) – Winner: Tobi Adepoju
Football Journalist of the Year (TV 2023) – Winner: Mozez Praiz (Supersport)
Football Journalist of the Year (Radio 2023) – Winner: Anthony Bekederemo (Brila 88.9 FM)
Football Journalist of the Year (Print 2023) – Winner: Johnny Edward (Punch Newspapers)
Football Friendly Governor of the Year 2023 – Winner: His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Governor,  Lagos State)
State with the Best Grassroots Football Development Programme 2023 – Winner:  Lagos State
Sam Okwaraji Award for Commitment to Nigerian Football 2023 – Winner: Hon. Kunle Soname (Owner of Remo Stars FC)