Nigeria Pitch Award to Reinstate Rashidi Yekini Category for Top NPFL Scorer

The Nigeria Pitch Award is reintroducing the Rashidi Yekini category for the top scorer in the NPFL at its 12th edition, aiming to honor the late Super Eagles forward. Dr.

Sina Phillip announced plans for a new annual sports conference preceding the prestigious award ceremony to expand the vision of the award beyond football excellence. Oluwadar Ojelad highlighted the quality work carried out by winners and emphasized the importance of professionalism in the voting process.

The event, initially scheduled for December 22, was shifted to accommodate the Super Eagles' first 2025 AFCON game on December 23.