Olisa Ndah Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates centre-back Olisa Ndah will remain with the Soweto giants for the 2023/24 season, according to his agent Mike Makaab. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates’ Olisa Ndah nominated for top Nigerian award

Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah has been nominated for a prestigious Nigerian Defender of the Season award.

Olisa Ndah Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates centre-back Olisa Ndah will remain with the Soweto giants for the 2023/24 season, according to his agent Mike Makaab. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah has been nominated for Nigeria’s Defender of the Season award.

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The Eagles Tracker Awards reward the best Nigerian players of the season across 13 different categories.

Olisa Ndah has owned his spot in Orlando Pirates’ defence

Ndah arrived at the Buccaneers at the start of the season from Nigerian club Akwa United and established himself as the first-choice centre-back in the Soweto giant’s side.

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He soon displaced former Bafana Bafana captain Thulani Hlatshwayo from his position in the heart of Orlando Pirates’ defence.

Olisa Ndah, 24, faces some stiff competition for the award.

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Also nominated are former Chelsea and Liverpool right-sided wing-back Victor Moses, left-sided FC Porto defender Zaidu Sanasi, Calvin Bassey (Glasgow Rangers) and West Bromwich Albion defender Semi Ajay.

The winners of the 13 categories will be named virtually over three days from 15-17 June.

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Schedule for the awards ceremony:

15 June
Golden Boot
Golden Gloves
Most Improved Player Of The Season
Rookie Of The Season
Revelation Of The Season

16 June
Goalkeeper Of The Season
Defender Of The Season
Midfielder Of The Season
Forward Of The Season

17 June
Young Player Of The Season
Fans’ Player Of The Season
Most Valuable Player (Women)
Most Valuable Player (Men)