By Ibrahim Taiwo, Lagos on April 2, 2019
The second edition of the Aiteo-NFF Awards was held at the prestigious Eko Hotel And Suites on Monday Night.
Footballers who excelled in 2018 were honoured for their sterling output.
Super Eagles stand-in Captain Ahmed Musa won the Player of the Year Award while Onome Ebi was named the Women Player of the year.
Super Falcons Coach Thomas Dennerby went home with the Coach of the Year Award for guiding the team to the 2018 African Women Cup of Nations.
Villarreal of Spain rave of the moment Samuel Chukwueze was named the Young Player of the Year while Nigeria Women Premier League highest goal scorer Anan Imo won the Female Young Player of the Year Award.
Members of the Super Eagles set of 1994 were recognised and honoured with the Legends Award.
Enugu Rangers Coach Gbenga Ogunbote won the Coach of the Year Award for winning the Aiteo Federation Cup, overturning a 3-0 deficit to do so.
FIFA General Secretary Fatma Samoura was given the Merit Award for her role in reforming the world football governing body.
Full List of Winners
Player of the year (male): Ahmed Musa
Player of the year (female): Onome Ebi
Young player of the year (male): Samuel Chukwueze
Young player of the year (female): Anam Imo
Fans of the year: Kano Pillars fans
Fair Play award winner: Akwa United Football Club
Team of the year: Super Falcons
Coach of the year (male): Gbenga Ogunbote (Enugu Rangers)
Coach of the year (female): Thomas Dennerby (Super Falcons)
Legends award: 1994 Super Eagles team.
Goal of the year: Ahmed Musa’s second goal against Iceland during the Russia 2018 World Cup.
Merit award: Fatma Samoura (FIFA Secretary-General)
NFF President’s award: Chief MKO Abiola
Lifetime achievement award: Akinwunmi Ambode
•Photo shows Nigerian Foootballer of the Year 2019 Ahmed Musa celebrating his award-winning goal against Iceland at Russia 2018 World Cup
Source Daily Sports
Posted April 2, 2019
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