Sportsville Awards set for sixth edition in Lagos tonight
The sixth edition of the Sportsville Special Recognition Awards is set to take place today, April 3, 2026, in Lagos, bringing together top stakeholders in Nigeria’s sports sector to celebrate excellence and outstanding contributions.
The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Lagos Country Club, with the founder of Brila Media Group, Dr. Larry Izamoje, chairing the ceremony.
Organisers confirmed that several prominent personalities have already arrived in Lagos ahead of the ceremony. Among them are former Sports Minister Sunday Dare; Danladi Bako; Amos Adamu; football legend Segun Odegbami; and Godwin Ehigiamusoe.
Also expected at the event is the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, who will lead a delegation. The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, will also be in attendance alongside veteran coach Fanny Amun.
Other notable figures expected include Tunde Popoola; Olympians Henry Amike and Olumide Oyedeji; as well as key industry stakeholders such as Idoreyin Enag, Taye Ige, and Mitchel Obi.
The guest list further includes Tayo Popoola; Felix Awogu; Charles Anazodo; Kweku Tandoh; Efiong Nyong; Mojeed Adegbindin; and Ayodeji Omotoyinbo.
Former internationals such as Waidi Akanni, Friday Ekpo, Wasiu Ipaye, Loveday Omoniyi, and Sarah Igunbor are also expected to grace the ceremony.
Speaking ahead of the event, the Chief Executive Officer of Sportsville Communication Services Limited, Frank Ilaboya, expressed optimism about the ceremony’s success.
“The annual Sportsville Award has become a gathering of the crème de la crème of sports personalities in Nigeria and this is exactly what we are expecting tonight,” he said.
Ilaboya added that the organising committee, led by Harry Iwuala, has worked diligently to ensure a seamless event.
“This is our 6th edition, and we are ready to leverage on our past experiences to deliver an award ceremony that will meet international standards. With the quality of guests on ground, it promises to be a great night of celebration.”
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