Savid News Chief, Samuel Ahmadu has emerged winner of football journalist of the year in the online category of the Nigeria Pitch Awards.

The spokesman of the Nigeria Women's Football League (NWFL) beat BSN Sports' Niyi Busari and Kunle Solaja of Sports Village Square to the prize.

It will be the third time that the women's football expert will be smiling home with the award.

He has distinguished himself as a household name in the sports media industry in his chosen genre.

With the FIFA Women's World Cup, Paris 2024 Olympics, Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), and Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to his belt, he is the favorite to claim the prize for another year.

Meanwhile, New Telegraph Charles Diya won the Journalist of the Year print category, Channels TV Cecilia Omorogbe clinched the television category, and Brila FM's Tony Bekederemo was voted winner of the Football Journalist of the Year radio.

In other categories, Super Eagles and Atalanta BC sensation, Ademola Lookman emerged winner of the Striker of the Year and King of the Pitch last night at the 11th award ceremony of the Nigeria Pitch Awards.

Super Falcons forward, Rasheedat Ajibade won Queen of the Pitch.