NFF launches monthly football awards

Abdullateef Fowewe

The Nigeria Football Federation has launched the NFF Monthly football awards.

The award is a celebration of the outstanding performances of Nigerian football players across various Football Leagues including Nigeria Premier Football League.

With the football calendar in full swing, the NFF Monthly Awards according to a statement obtained from the NFF website on Wednesday, aim to honour the brilliance, dedication and passion that Nigerian football players bring to the game, recognising the top players who have left their mark on the pitch.

The award categories includes:

– Player of the Month (Male & Female)

– ⁠Goal of the Month

– ⁠Discovery of the Month

The statement emphasises, “The nomination process for the awards is scientific, ensuring a fair and accurate selection of nominees.

“An independent organisation will collect and analyse players’ statistics throughout the month, ensuring that the best performances are highlighted. This unbiased, data-driven approach guarantees that the nominations reflect the top-performing players based on their contribution to their teams.”

However, the NFF confirms that the nominations for the first round of awards will be announced on Thursday, October 3, 2024, stressing that voting will be opened to fans and journalists alike, to make it a truly inclusive and engaging event for the Nigerian football community.

How to vote

Fans and journalists will have the chance to vote for their favourite players via the official NFF voting portal on the website www.thenff.com. The voting period will run for one week following the announcement of the nominations.

“Fan Votes will account for 40% of the final decision, enabling supporters to have their voices heard and directly influenced the outcome of these prestigious awards.

“The remaining 60% will be determined by journalists and industry professionals, ensuring a balanced and well-rounded selection process,” NFF said.

NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, while speaking on the launch of the awards, said,

“The NFF Monthly Awards are a key part of our efforts to further elevate Nigeria football, not only by recognising outstanding talent but by engaging with fans and the media in a way that brings the football community closer together.

“We believe that this initiative will encourage excellence on the field and foster a deeper connection between players and their supporters.

“The NFF Monthly Awards are a step forward in celebrating the rich and growing talent pool, and we look forward to the excitement that the awards will bring to fans, players and the media.”