The 11th Nigeria Awards held on March 25, 2025, at Sheraton, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, highlights the extraordinary achievements of Nigerian football.
Ademola Lookman, who currently shows off his talent in Atalanta, won the title of King of the Field and has recognized his outstanding performance throughout the season.
Meanwhile, Asisat Oshoala, representing Bay Football Club, was awarded the Queen of the Stadium, further cementing her position as Nigeria’s leading female footballer.
Among other prominent winners, Victor Osimhen was awarded the striker of the year, Alex Iwobi won the midfielder of the year, and William Troost-Ekong was recognized as the defender of the year. Fidelis Ilechukwu received the Coach of the Year Award for his successful tenure at Rangers International.
The night also admitted that it had made a significant contribution to the development of Nigerian football. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu won the Football Friendly Governor of the Year Award, while Lagos State is recognized for having the best grassroots football development program.
In addition, Remo Stars Chairman Kunle Soname won the Sam Okwaraji Award for his unwavering commitment to football in Nigeria, while MTN Nigeria was appointed as a football company sponsor.
The event also celebrates journalists’ influential work in promoting Nigerian football, with Charles Dia (New Telegraph), Godwin Enakhena, Mozez Praiz (Super Sports) and Samuel Ahmadu (Savid News) receiving praise in various media categories.
Here is a complete list of winners of the 2025 Nigeria Stadium Award:
Main categories
King of the Stadium: Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)
Queen of the Field: Asisat Oshoala (Bay FC)
Goalkeeper of the Year: Almorrent Gungeon (Entoni FC)
Defender of the Year: William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia)
Midfielder of the Year: Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC)
Forward of the Year: Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)
Coach of the Year: Fidelis Ilechukwu (Rangers International)
Team of the Year: Rangers International
Football Development and Management
Football-friendly Governor of the Year: Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos State)
With the best grassroots football development plan: Lagos State
Sam Okwaraji’s Commitment Award for Commitment to Football in Nigeria: Kunle Soname (Chairman of Remo Stars)
Football Awards Company Sponsor: MTN Nigeria
Media Category
Football Reporter of the Year (Print): Charles Diya (New Telegraph Newspaper)
Football Reporter of the Year (Broadcast): Godwin Enakhena
Football Reporter of the Year (TV): Mozez Praiz (SuperSport)
Football Reporter of the Year (Online): Samuel Ahmadu (Savid News)
