All eyes were trained on the ancient city of Kaduna this weekend has it hosted not only the AFCON qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Pharaohs of Egypt, but also played host to the crème de la crème of Nigerian football locally and internationally at the Bet9ja Nigerian Pitch Awards.
Held at the prestigious Hotel Seventeen in Kaduna, the evening was made significant as critical players, shapers and influencers in Nigerian Football were honored and recognized by their peers.

Executive Governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El Rufai, who was awarded the Special Achievement Award, received his award from current NFF Chairman Amaju Pinnick. The Governor said he was ‘humbled’ at such recognition, and after citing Kaduna’s great contribution to Nigerian football in terms of its talent, he pledged support “for any organization aiming to grow the sport of football in the state.”

Currently most capped player and Super Eagles Captain Mikel Obi also received the Player of the Year award, which was presented by Title Sponsors Bet9ja, represented by the Chairman, Mr. Kunle Soname.


Mr. Kunle Soname, Chairman Bet9ja, had this to say about the event.


“Bet9ja is delighted to be associated with an award ceremony, that rewards excellence, skills and hard work in football. As Nigeria’s foremost sports betting company, we’ve been involved in rewarding football fans that possess forecasting skills since we came into the business and as fans of Nigerian footballers, coaches and administrators, any event, which seeks to promote them will naturally attract our support.



It is therefore a source of joy for us to partner with Nigeria’s most prestigious football awards fully supported by the Nigeria Football Federation.”

Amaju Pinnick received the Sam Okwaraji award for his efforts in Nigeria football since he took over a year ago. Also at the impressive ceremony were NFF 1st Vice President Seyi Akinwunmi, 2nd Vice President/LMC chairman Shehu Dikko, Board Members Ibrahim Musa Gusau, Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, Sharif Rabiu Inuwa, Sunday Dele-Ajayi, Babagana Kalli, Suleiman Yahaya-Kwande and Chris Green, as well as General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi.

Winners on the night include:


Special Achievement Award
His Excellency, Nasir El-Rufai
Executive Governor, Kaduna State

Barr. Solomon Dalong
Minister of Sports

Sir Mike Mbama Okiro
Chairman, Police Service Commission

Dr. Mohammed Sanusi
General Secretary, Nigeria Football Federation



Queen of the Pitch
Asisat Oshoala
Liverpool Ladies


King of the Pitch
Odion Ighalo
Watford FC



Football Achievement Award
Samson Siasia
Super Eagles Chief Coach

Rasheedi Yekini Award
Gbolahan Salami
Warri Wolves FC
Coach of the Year
Emmanuel Amuneke
U-17 Golden Eaglets

Football Friendly Governor of the Year
H.E Nyesom Wike
Rivers State

Sam Okwaraji Awards
Segun Odegbami - (Ex-International)
Amaju Pinnick - (Administrator)
John Obi Mikel - (Highest Number of Caps in the team)

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Qualification sure pass, not these awards

OK na.

Awards for pulling a "draw" at home? Or for staying put in second position on their group table?
Biko what are the awards for?
Or Bet9ja just want to advertise their biz?

These people are involved in match fixing . how comes hell rufai dey receive award from a Gambling company?

Lead us well!

Mr governor....

na wa o, see as footballers behind Mikel dey dose

That draw was as good as loosing that match and u dey give them award.. they slipped up in the last minute..threw away begging chances!!










Sup pretty laveda..

Like say an award go give them three points in Alexandria

Shouldn't these idiots be training?? I'm sure the Egyptians are!

Where did they find the time for all these promotions?

where is my own award as a spectator?

Make i go play sef whether i go win bigger

Asisat oshola no longer plays for liverpool fc

Bet 9ja , Nigeria's forefront betting company?..dats debatable

See that Aroo baga with his beret

Biko, which kain award be this kwanu?

mtcheew

believe me that event was very boring

But why. What about those their customers wey dey use a whole week forcast before them bet during weekend. And even those ones wey their betslip they long pass tissue paper. No any award for those ones?
This is wickedness.

bet9ja don dey use all my money wey dey chop dey give dose boys award. na oluwa go judge them and for those boys wey dey scatter smile make dey try qualify o dis one wey chad dey withdraw e don red for them.after dis flexing wey they flex them and they no qualify,na better thunder go fire them

Their business not mine

Okay

Asisat is now in London with Arsenal babes

Kelechi Iheanacho claims to be 19 years old, but mere looking at this photo here, he is at least 30.

Why not send an email to ur customers, most online stakers and best agent? Or most win in a roll, mehn.... Customers too need something as Xmas bonus

after bet9ja both virtual and sportbet don chop all my money.na wetin dem dey use am 4 be dis

No be dis we want una to win.

Minister of sports with that him MUMU cap. Iwang!

What are the criteria for winning?