Adams and Ejuke Among Nominated for LaLiga Award
Super Eagles forwards Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke have been officially named among the contenders for the 2026 LaLiga African Player of the Year award, DAILY POST reports. The award recognises the most outstanding African player in Spain’s top-flight league each season.
Adams and Ejuke will face stiff competition from 18 other African stars who have excelled in LaLiga this campaign. Notable nominees include Athletic Bilbao’s Inaki Williams, a two-time recipient of the award, as well as Sevilla’s Pape Gueye, Thomas Partey, and Nicolas Pepe. Levante’s Karl Etta Eyong is also in the running, highlighting the depth of African talent making waves in Spain.
This year’s ceremony, which marks the fifth edition of the award, is set to take place in Lagos, Nigeria, further cementing Nigeria’s growing influence in continental football. Past winners such as Nigeria’s Samuel Chukwueze and Morocco’s goalkeeper Yassine Bounou have set high standards, making this year’s competition even more anticipated.
Fans across Africa will play a pivotal role in selecting the winner through a voting system that combines public input with evaluations from a panel of football experts. This approach ensures that both popular opinion and professional analysis are taken into account, giving a balanced and fair outcome.
For Adams and Ejuke, the nomination is not just a personal achievement but also a moment of pride for Nigerian football, as the Super Eagles duo continue to shine on the European stage. The winner will be announced at the Lagos ceremony later this year, promising an exciting conclusion to the race for the LaLiga African Player of the Year award.
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