NWFL: Outstanding players to be celebrated in Benin

NWFL: Outstanding players to be celebrated in Benin

Hassan Abdulsalam 17:20 - 08.10.2024

In the NWFL Premiership, there are plans to present awards to deserving players in various categories.

The second edition of the Soccer Queens Award is set to take place in Benin City, Nigeria, on October 10, 2024.

The award aims to recognise outstanding women's football players and officials following a successful season of the Nigeria Women's Football League (NWFL).

Former champions Rivers Angels were too good for Edo Queens at the NWFL Super Six.
Former champions Rivers Angels were too good for Edo Queens at the NWFL Super Six. (Photo Credit: Rivers Angels/X)

In the NWFL Premiership category, awards will be given to the most valuable player, highest goal scorer, best goalkeeper, best midfielder, best defender, and best coach.

In the second tier NWFL Championship, the most valuable player, highest goal scorers, and best goalkeeper will also be honoured.

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Three outstanding personalities who have distinguished themselves in the game of women's football will also be recognised.

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Last year, Delta Queens and Remo Stars Ladies players headlined the maiden edition of the Soccer Queens Awards for the Nigeria Women Football League players and coaches.

Chinaza Agoh, Mercy Omokwo, Andeline Mgbechi, and Sabastine Flourish were honoured in the first edition of the award ceremony.

Other recipients of the award in the top flight category include Esther Ogbonna Akudo and Tosan Blankson.

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