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Super Eagles strikers Odion Ighalo and Victor Osimhem are among the Nigeria Pitch Awards nominees.<\/p>\n

The nominees for the seventh edition of the Pitch Awards were announced at the Ibis Hotel in Lagos.<\/p>\n

Manchester United striker Ighalo, Lille marksman Osimhen and Villarreal attacker Samuel Chukwueze have been nominated for the Striker of the Year accolade.<\/p>\n

While Getafe star Oghenekaro Etebo, Rangers FC midfield maestro Joe Aribo and Leicester City player Wilfred Ndidi are up for the Midfielder of the Year award.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Ndidi, Osimhen and Ighalo will also compete for the King of the Pitch accolade.<\/p>\n

Nigerian star Asisat Oshoala has been nominated alongside Onome Ebi and Chiamaka Nnadozie for the Queen of the Pitch award.<\/p>\n

Nominees In Full<\/p>\n

Goalkeeper of the Year: Francis Uzoho Omonia, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Daniel Akpeyi<\/p>\n

Defender of the Year: William Troost Ekong, Chidozie Awaziem, Kenneth Omeruo<\/p>\n

Midfielder of the Year: Oghenekaro Etebo, Joe Aribo, Wilfred Ndidi<\/p>\n

Striker of the Year: Odion Ighalo, Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze<\/p>\n

Queen of the Pitch: Onome Ebi, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Asisat Oshoala<\/p>\n

King of the Pitch: Wilfred Ndidi, Odion Ighalo, Victor Osimhen<\/p>\n

Team of the Year: Lobi Stars, Super Eagles, Enyimba<\/p>\n

Coach of the Year: Usman Abdallah, Thomas Dennerby, Gernot Rohr<\/p>\n

Sam Okwaraji Award: Ahmed Musa, Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi, Kunle Soname<\/p>\n

State with best grassroots football development: Delta, Akwa Ibom, Lagos<\/p>\n

Football Friendly Governor: Nyesom Wike, Udom Emmanuel, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa<\/p>\n

Corporate Sponsor of Football Award: Aiteo Group, Zenith Bank, Bet9ja<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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