The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural Monthly Awards, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering positive conversations about Nigerian football both at home and abroad. The awards will spotlight the contributions of players across the ‘beautiful game’ and feature four distinct categories in its initial format.
The NFF Awards aim not only to recognize and honor individual excellence but also to create valuable sponsorship opportunities for companies and institutions invested in the development, growth, and sustainability of Nigerian football.
Voting Process
Fans and journalists will have a direct say in the selection of winners. Voting begins on October 3rd and closes on October 9th, with winners set to be announced on October 10th, 2024.
The voting structure is designed to uphold transparency, with fans contributing 40% of the votes, while journalists and an electoral panel will account for the remaining 60%. To cast your vote, please visit NFF Awards Voting.
Nominees
Player of the Month Nominees (Female)
- Rasheedat Ajibade – 4 Games, 5 Goals, 2 Assists – Atletico de Madrid
- Roosa Ariyo – 4 Games, 4 Goals – KuPS
- Chinwendu Ihezuo – 3 Games, 5 Goals – Pachuca
- Chiamaka Nnadozie – 5 Games, 3 Clean Sheets
- Rinsola Babajide – 4 Games, 2 Goals, 1 Assist
Discovery of the Month Nominees
- Geoffrey Chinedu – 6 Games, 5 Goals – FC Astana
- Mustapha Isah – 5 Games, 5 Goals – IK Start
- Abdulrahman Taiwo – 3 Games, 5 Goals – FK Auda
- Yusuf Otubanjo – 5 Games, 4 Goals, 1 Assist – FC Pyunik
- Victor Olatunji – 3 Games, 2 Goals, 1 Assist – Sparta Praha
Player of the Month Nominees (Male)
- Victor Osimhen – 6 Games, 3 Goals, 3 Assists – Galatasaray / Super Eagles
- Ademola Lookman – 6 Games, 4 Goals, 1 Assist – Atalanta / Super Eagles
- Wilfred Ndidi – 5 Games, 4 Assists – Leicester City / Super Eagles
- Josh Maja – 3 Games, 3 Goals – West Brom
- Victor Boniface – 6 Games, 3 Goals, 1 Assist – Bayer Leverkusen
Goal of the Month Nominees
- Tochukwu Michael – Remo Stars vs Enugu Rangers
- Cyriel Dessers – Rangers vs Dundee
- Fisayo Dele-Bashiru – Lazio vs Dynamo Kiev
- Victor Osimhen’s 2nd goal vs Kasimpasa
- Rasheedat Ajibade’s 2nd goal vs Valencia
- Victor Boniface’s 2nd goal vs Hoffenheim
The NFF encourages all football fans to participate in the voting process and celebrate the outstanding talents representing Nigerian football.