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NNL Announces Winners of February 2025 Monthly ProStar/Sportlight Hub Awards
The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National League (NNL), Emmanuel Attah , has unveiled the list of recipients for the February 2025 edition of the prestigious ProStar/NNL/Sportlight Hub Monthly Awards.
The awards, which aim to recognize and encourage excellence across various categories in Nigeria’s second-tier football league, will be presented at a ceremony scheduled for April 15, 2025, at the NNL Secretariat in Abuja by 11 a.m.
Below are the winners across the various categories:
Highest Goal Scorer:
Anthony Ndubuisi of Madiba FC, Lagos, claimed the top scorer award for February following his outstanding performance in front of goal.
Best Behaved Team:
First Bank FC, Lagos, was recognized for exemplary discipline and sportsmanship throughout the month.
Best Referee:
Adekoya Warith from the Lagos Referee Council received accolades for his consistent and fair officiating.
Best Goalkeeper:
Lateef Nurudeen of Igbajo FC, Osun State, was celebrated for his remarkable saves and goalkeeping prowess.
Best Coach:
Uzorho Obinna, head coach of Kun Khalifat FC, Imo State, emerged as the coach of the month for his tactical brilliance and leadership.
Most Valuable Player (MVP):
Austin Ajegbeyi of First Bank FC, Lagos, took home the MVP award for his overall impact and influence on the pitch.
Goal of the Month: Energy Kennedy of Godswill Akpabio United FC, Uyo, earned the goal of the month award for his stunning finish.
Attah congratulated all winners and emphasized the league’s commitment to promoting excellence, discipline, and fair play. He encouraged clubs and players to remain focused as the league progresses.
Basketball
Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja
The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.
In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.
The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.
However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”
Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.
Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.
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