Mikel Obi, Gov. El-Rufai, Odion Ighalo, Siasia & More Win Big At Bet9ja Pitch Awards (Photos)

Posted by Odinaka on Mon 28th Mar, 2016 - tori.ng

All eyes were trained on the ancient city of Kaduna this weekend has it played host to the creme de la creme of Nigerian football locally and internationally at the Bet9ja Nigerian Pitch Awards.

Over the weekend, the ancient city of Kaduna hosted not only the AFCON qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Pharaohs of Egypt, but also played host to the crème de la crème of Nigerian football locally and internationally at the Bet9ja Nigerian Pitch Awards.

The star-sudded event was held at the prestigious Hotel Seventeen in Kaduna, the evening was made significant as critical players, shapers and influencers in Nigerian Football were honored and recognized by their peers.

Mallam Nasir El Rufai, the Executive Governor of Kaduna state, who was awarded the Special Achievement Award, received his award from current NFF Chairman, Amaju Pinnick.

The Governor said he was ‘humbled’ at such recognition, and after citing Kaduna’s great contribution to Nigerian football in terms of its talent, he pledged support “for any organization aiming to grow the sport of football in the state.”

Currently most capped player and Super Eagles Captain, Mikel Obi also received the Player of the Year award, which was presented by Title Sponsors Bet9ja, represented by the Chairman, Kunle Soname.