The 2023 League Bloggers Awards (LBA) ceremony was held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. The event, which was attended by top officials from the Nigeria Premier League (NPFL), as well as players, coaches, and journalists, was aimed at rewarding and celebrating the outstanding performers from the 2022/23 season.
Emeka Obioma of Enyimba FC was named the Player of the Season. The striker scored 16 goals in the league, helping his team to finish third. He also won the Golden Boot award.
Daniel Ogunmodede of Remo Stars was named Coach of the Season. The young coach led his team to a surprise fourth-place finish in the league.
Other winners included:
- Best Goalkeeper: Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars)
- Best Defender: Nduka Junior (Remo Stars)
- Best Midfielder: Joseph Atule (Lobi Stars)
- NPFL Young Player of the Season: Umar Bala (Plateau United)
- Best in Government Sponsorship: Edo State Government (Bendel Insurance)
- Best in Brand Sponsorship of the Team: Sterling Bank (Bendel Insurance)
- Best Foreign Player: Albert Korvah (Rivers United)
- Rookie of the Season: Robert Mizo (Bayelsa United)
The LBA is an annual event that is organized by a group of Nigerian football bloggers. It is aimed at promoting and celebrating the best of Nigerian football.
The winners of the 2023 LBA were selected by a panel of experts, including former players, coaches, and journalists. The awards are based on a number of factors, including individual and team performances, as well as contribution to the development of Nigerian football.
The LBA is a prestigious award that is highly coveted by players, coaches, and clubs. It is a recognition of their hard work and dedication to the game. The winners of the 2023 LBA are all deserving of their awards and should be congratulated for their achievements.
