NFF Awards: Moses, Oshoala win titles; Okocha, Kanu make Legends XI

Super Eagles and Chelsea forward, Victor Moses was crowned Player of the Year at the maiden Aiteo/Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Awards in Lagos on Monday night.

The Premier League winner beat off competition from Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, and home Eagles star, Anthony Okpotu, to win the title.

Super Falcons and Dalian Quanjian star, Asisat Oshoala, the reigning CAF Women’s Player of the Year, was also crowned the Player of the Year in the women category.

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Coach of NPFL champions, Kennedy Boboye won the Men’s Coach of the Year award, while former Super Falcons assistant coach Ann Chiejine bagged the Women’s Coach of the Year award.

Dignitaries at the award Gala, which was held at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, include FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura, CAF President Ahmad, Lagos governor Akinwunmi Ambode and several Nigerian football legends.

Below are the winners at the maiden Aiteo/NFF Awards:

Player of the Year (Men):
Victor Moses

Player of the Year (Women):
Asisat Oshoala

Coach of the Year (Men):
Kennedy Boboye

Coach of the Year (Women):
Ann Chiejine

Young Player of the Year (Men):
Ikouwem Udoh

Young Player of the Year (Women):
Rasheedat Ajibade

Fairplay Award:
Remo Stars FC

Goal of the Season:
Sikiru Olatunbosun

Fans of the Season:
El-Kanemi Warriors

Platinum Award categories:
Gianni Infantino

Sports Station of the Year:
Channels Sport

Legends Eleven:

Ann Chiejine
Austin Eguavoen
Felix Oowlabi
Thompson Usiyen
Mercy Akide
Adokiye Amiesimaka
Austin Jayjay Okocha
Okechukwu Uche
Christian Chukwu
Segun Odegbami
Nwankwo Kanu

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