CONGRATULATIONS: Enyeama, Okagbare Win Big At Nigeria Sports Award

Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama and sprint queen, Blessing Okagbare were the shining stars at the Nigeria Sports Award held at the Muson Centre on Thursday, 13 November. The Lille of France goal tender won the award for Nigeria’s best football player (male) and was also adjudged the Sportsman of the Year. The former Enyimba of Aba shot stopper, was however absent at the event and nobody was present to pick the awards for him. On her part, Okagbare won the award for the sportswoman of the year and track and field star of the year under review. Her brother, who was on hand to pick the awards for her, delivered her message: “if you have a child who is showing sings of a talent, monitor that child and follow up that talent. “It is that nurturing that has brought me to where I am today. Thanks to all who nominated and voted for me”. Similarly, Nigeria’s golden girl, Asisat Oshoala was named Footballer of the year in the female. Her dazzling performances at the U-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada and at the Africa’s Women Championship earned her the diadem. Ese Brume, who won a gold medal for Nigeria at the Commonwealth Games after 40years, was also given a Special Recognition award for her feat. Aruna Quadri, Loveline Obiji, Courtney Dike, Asisat Oshoala, Peter Dedevbo, were also among other winners on the night. The awards night was also specially dedicated to Godwin Spiff-Sagbama, who was reported to be the first anchor of the event when it started about three years ago. Full List Of Winners Below: Footballer of the year(Male) Vincent Enyeama Footballer of the year(Female) Asisat Oshoala Sportsman of the year Vincent Enyeama Sportswoman of the year Blessing Okagbare Team of the year Falconets Coach of the year Peter Dedevbo Ball Sports personality of the year Aruna Quadri Discovery of the year Courtney Dike Track and Field star of the year Blessing Okagbare School Sport Award St. Barnabas Primary School, Ilorin Journalist of the year(print) Tana Aiyejina- Punch Journalist of the year(radio) Godin Enakhena- Top radio Journalist of the year(television) Miyen Akiri- Galaxy Photojournalist of the year Ayodele Ojo- The Sun Sports Governor of the year Babatunde Raji Fashola(SAN)- Lagos State Governor Sports Administrator of the year Wahid Enitan Oshodi(President NTTF) Special Sports person of the year Loveline Obiji Weightlifter of the year Maryam Usman Combat sports person of the year Odunayo Adekuroye Boxer of the year Efe Ajagba

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