Wasiu Jimoh, Frederick Obomate lead nomination for Player of the Month

In the list released by the League Bloggers Awards (LBA), the two players are joined by Anthony Okpotu of Lobi Stars and Michael Olaha of Abia Warriors in the run for the Player in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) in the month of February.

Jimoh netted a hattrick for Shooting Stars in the 3-0 win over MFM, while Obomate has scored three in three games for Rivers United winning them six points from nine.

Okpotu has scored twice in three appearances in the month under review and helped his Lobi team notch up three points in their 2-1 win over Sunshine Stars.

Olaha has featured thrice for Abia Warriors this term and all three from the bench in which he scored twice against El-Kanemi Warriors and Heartland. His goals have secured six points for Warriors so far.

For the manager of the month, the quartet of Fidelis Ilechukwu of MFM FC, Kennedy Boboye of Abia Warriors, Mohammed Baba Ganaru of Kano Pillars and Godwin Uwua of Lobi Stars will tussle for the manager’s award.

The winners of both categories will be announced later this week.

The Nominees Players: Fred Obomate (Rivers United) Wasiu Jimoh (3SC) Anthony Okpotu (Lobi Stars) Michael Olaha (Abia Warriors)

Managers: Kennedy Boboye (Abia Warriors) Godwin Uwua (Lobi Stars) Fidelis Ilechukwu (MFM FC) Mohammed Baba Ganaru (Kano Pillars)