The highly anticipated Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) end-of-the-season award ceremony, organized by the League Bloggers Awards (LBA), is scheduled to take place on August 22, 2023.
This year’s event promises to be an exciting one, with 11 major categories set to recognize and honor outstanding individuals and entities within the NPFL.
The prestigious award ceremony will be held at the renowned Lagos Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Recognizing Excellence in Nigerian Football
Since its inception in 2009, the League Bloggers Awards has played a vital role in acknowledging and commending the top-performing clubs, coaches, players, and stakeholders of the NPFL at the conclusion of each season.
The awards have become an essential aspect of the Nigerian football calendar, garnering significant attention and enthusiasm from football enthusiasts nationwide.
The NPFL Player of the Season: A Fierce Contest
One of the most anticipated categories of this year’s awards is the NPFL Player of the Season.
Leading the race for this prestigious accolade is Chukwuemeka Obioma, who showcased exceptional skills throughout the 2022-2023 season and emerged as the league’s top scorer with an impressive tally of 16 goals, representing Enyimba.
However, stiff competition awaits Obioma, as Kayode Bankole, the brilliant goalkeeper from Remo Stars, and Ebube Duru, the talented left-back from Rivers United, are also vying for the coveted award.
NPFL Coach of the Season: Battle of the Tacticians
The NPFL Coach of the Season award promises an intense competition among three highly accomplished contenders.
Coach Monday Odigie, hailing from Bendel Insurance, Daniel Ogunmodede representing Remo Stars, and Finidi George, the title-winning manager of Enyimba, have all demonstrated remarkable leadership and tactical prowess, making them strong candidates for this esteemed recognition.
Honoring Contributions Beyond the Pitch
In a new addition to this year’s award ceremony, the LBA has decided to acknowledge the contributions of a company and a state government to the success of the 2022-2023 NPFL season.
This acknowledgment emphasizes the significance of collaboration and support beyond the confines of the football field and showcases the role played by external entities in the growth and development of Nigerian football.
Celebrating the Heroes of the 2022-2023 NPFL Season
As the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League season looms on the horizon, the League Bloggers Awards aims to kickstart the new season by celebrating the outstanding players from the 2022/23 league season.
The anticipation for the award ceremony is at its peak as football enthusiasts eagerly await the announcement of the winners in each category.
Eleven Categories for Excellence
The 2023 League Bloggers Awards comprises eleven distinct categories, each recognizing excellence within various aspects of the NPFL.
These categories include the Player of the Season, Coach of the Season, Rookie of the Season, Best Young Player (U-15), Best Foreign Player, Goalkeeper of the Season, Defender, Midfielder, Striker, Best Brand Sponsorship, and Best Government Sponsorship.
As the football community eagerly awaits the grand event, the League Bloggers Awards is poised to deliver a memorable occasion that will celebrate the finest talents and contributions in Nigerian football during the 2022-2023 season.
