Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has been named the King of the Pitch at the 2023 Pitch Awards.
The Napoli hitman, who was also adjudged the striker of the year, defeated Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman and Alex Iwobi to the award.
Barcelona Femenine Foward, Asisat Oshoala was crowned the Queen of the Pitch ahead of Super Falcons teammate, Gift Monday.
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Meanwhile, Omonoia FC’s Francis Uzoho won the Goalie of the Year after edging out the duo of Hapoel Jerusalem shotstopper Adebayo Adeleye and Victor Sochima of Rivers United.
Ajax defender, Calvin Bassey was crowned defender of the year ahead of Porto’s Zaidu Sanusi and Super Eagles vice-captain, William Troost-Ekong.
Also, PUNCH correspondent, Johnny Edward was named Football Journalist of the Year (Print) for the fourth consecutive year at the eighth edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards that held on Saturday.
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