This season in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has been nothing short of thrilling—filled with stunning goals, dramatic wins, and standout performances.
But while strikers often steal the spotlight, this time, we look at the heroes in gloves who are keeping the goaline safe .
In a remarkable show of resilience and skill, four goalkeepers have stood tall between the posts, battling week in and week out to keep their teams safe.
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After matchday 31 Lucky Jimoh of Rangers, Mustapha Lawal of Shooting Stars (3SC), and Nuru Badmus of Kwara United have all registered an impressive 14 clean sheets each.
Right on their heels is Osagie of Rivers United, with 13 clean sheets to his name. These men have made crucial saves, commanded their boxes, and led their defenses with authority.
Recognizing their incredible efforts, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Nigeria’s former Super Eagles goalkeeper, has stepped up to celebrate and reward excellence in goalkeeping.
Through his sponsorship, of “The Battle of Goalkeepers”—a special awards segment to honor the NPFL’s finest shot-stoppers.
The goalkeeper with the most clean sheets at the end of the season will receive ₦100,000 as the Best Goalkeeper of the Season.
The Best Goalkeeper Coach will also be rewarded with ₦50,000, and every week, the Best Goalkeeper of the Week will earn a ₦5,000 prize.
The excitement continues to build as the race for the Golden Glove reaches its climax. Who will come out on top?
In a fitting tribute, former international goalkeeper John Dosu will present the awards to all the winners—a moment that promises to be unforgettable.
As the season wraps up in a few weeks time, all eyes remain on the goalkeepers, in this battle of clean sheets, only one will emerge as the true king of the posts.
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