NNL presents the winners of the Prostar/Sportlight Hub awards and the event is scheduled for March 30

The Nigerian National League (NNL) has officially announced the winners of the monthly Prostar/Sportlight Hub awards for December 2025, January 2026 and February 2026, recognizing outstanding performances from players, coaches, teams and referees across the league.

By December 2025, Ajibola Joel of Stormers FC emerged as the top scorer, while Emmanuel S. Daniel of Ranchers Bees FC claimed the Best Goalkeeper award for his impressive performances between the sticks.

Head coach Paul Ofor of Akwa United FC was named Best Coach of the Month, while Kada Warriors FC won the Best Conducted Team award.

The Most Valuable Player (MVP) award went to Yaro Zakari of Yobe Desert Stars FC, while Daniel Gothom of Akwa United FC scored the Goal of the Month. Akporogene Ajigeye of Delta State Referee Council was named Best Referee.

In January 2026, Tony Ayang of Rovers FC finished as top scorer, while Aloysius Thankgod of Akwa United FC received the Best Goalkeeper award.

Coach Paul Ofor continued his impressive run by again winning the Best Coach of the Month award, while Rovers FC also took home the Best Team award for their performance.

The January Most Valuable Player award went to Victor Samuel of Sporting Lagos FC, while Babarinde Taofeek of Gateway FC was recognized for scoring the Goal of the Month. Eke Henry N. of the Imo Referee Council was named Best Referee.

In February 2026, Innocent Idi of City FC finished as top scorer, while Alo Chukwu Pascal of Abakaliki FC was named Best Goalkeeper.

The Best Coach award once again went to Akwa United FC’s Paul Ofor, completing a remarkable three-month victory.

Lobi Stars FC was named the best performing team of the month, while Obisesan Sodiq of Osun United FC won the Most Valuable Player award.

The Goal of the Month award went to Jaffar Ojo of Smart City FC, while Mudashir Shehu of Kaduna State Referees Council was recognized as the Best Referee.

The monthly awards, sponsored by Prostar and Sportlight Hub, aim to celebrate excellence and encourage professionalism among players, coaches, referees and teams competing in the NNL. The award ceremony will take place on Monday, March 30, 2026.