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Ighalo, Osimhen and Oshoala among nominees for Nigeria Pitch Awards

Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo and Lille’s Victor Osimhen are among the nominees for the Nigeria Pitch Awards.

In a press conference held at Ibis Hotel Lagos on Friday, the nominees for the seventh edition were announced with 16 categories to be decided.

The award endorsed by the Nigeria Football Federation will see Ighalo battle Osimhen and Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi for the King of the Pitch Diadem.

Reigning African Women’s Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala will slug it out with Chiamaka Nnadozie and Onome Ebi for the Queen of the Pitch award.