Asisat Oshoala was on Monday, crowned the Female Player Of the Year at the maiden edition of the 2018 Aiteo/Nigeria Football Federation awards.
The Aiteo/CAF best player of the year (female category) has been reaping of the fruits of her diligence and hard work, on and off the field.
In addition to the best player awards from the NFF and CAF, she was also the top scorer in the Chinese Women’s Super League for the year 2017.
Present at the awards ceremony, which took place inside the Grand Ballroom of the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, was the Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode; joined by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura; CAF President Ahmad Ahmad, NFF President Amaju Pinnick and First Vice President, Seyi Akinwunmi.
Former Nigerian internationals like Segun Odegbami, Austin Okocha, Friday Ekpo, Christian Chukwu, Mutiu Adepoju, Daniel Amokachi, Garba Lawal, Emmanuel Okala, Felix Owolabi, Wilson Oruma, Femi Opabunmi, Ann Chiejine, Rita Nwadike did not fail to grace the hall with their presence as some even joined in presenting awards to recipients.
Also present for entertaining the audience were top Nigerian acts like Simi, Tiwa Savage, Kiss Daniel, Reekado Banks, Pato Ranking and Falz.
In the awards segment of the evening, Ikouwem Udoh won the Young Player of the Year in the Men’s category while Super Falcons forward, Rasheedat Ajibade won the same award in the female category.
Former Super Falcons goalkeeper and assistant coach, Ann Chiejine won the award for Coach of the Year in the women’s category while Plateau United coach, Kennedy Boboye came on top in the Men’s category.
Awards were given to selected Nigerian Legends, both male and female.
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino was presented with the Platinum award.
While Channel Sports won Sports Station of the year.
Winners at the 2018 Aiteo/NFF Awards
Player of the Year (Men):
Player of the Year (Women):
Asisat Oshoala
Coach of the Year (Men):
Kennedy Boboye
Coach of the Year (Women):
Ann Chiejine
Young Player of the Year (Men):
Ikouwem Udoh
Young Player of the Year (Women):
Rasheedat Ajibade
Fairplay Award:
Remo Stars FC
Goal of the Season:
Sikiru Olatunbosun
Fans of the Season:
El-Kanemi Warriors
Platinum Award categories:
Gianni Infantino
Sports Station of the Year:
Channels Sport
Legends Eleven:
Ann Chiejine
Austin Eguavoen
Okechukwu Uche
Christian Chukwu
Segun Odegbami
Nwankwo Kanu
Felix Owolabi
Thompson Usiyen
Mercy Akide
Adokiye Amiesimaka
Austin Okocha
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