It is going to be another gathering of who-is-who in Nigerian sports as the
6th edition of Sportsville Special Recognition Award holds on Friday, 3 April, 2026, in the nation’s commercial capital.
The event, fixed for 6p.m. at the Lagos Country Club, will have as Chairman, Dr. Larry Izamoje, founder of Brila Media Group.
Among the dignitaries already in town are Hon Sunday Dare, former Sports Minister, and now Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications; Dr Danladi Bako OON; Dr Amos Adamu; Chief Segun Odegbami MON;
and the Managing Director of LAPO, Dr Godwin Ehigiamusoe PhD.
Other top guests are: the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon Bukola Olopade, who is leading a retinue of NSC officials to the event.
The list also includes: the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau; Coach Fany Amun; the NOC Scribe, Tunde Popoola; and Olympians: Prince Henry Amike and Olumide Oyedeji.
The former Marketing Director of Coca Cola Nigeria Ltd, Idoreyin Enag; HOTSPOT Group President, Taye Ige; Mitchel Obi of MasterSports International; and initiator of Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, are also on ground for the annual event.
The A-list also includes: Super Sports General Manager, Chief Felix Awogu; Charles Anazodo; Dr Kweku Tandoh; Efiong Nyong; Lagos All Stars President, Mojeed Adegbindin; and Ayodeji Omotoyinbo.
Ex-internationals like: Waidi Akanni, Friday Elaho, Wasiu Ipaye, Loveday Omoruyi and Sarah Igunbor, are among several others expected to grace the event.
Speaking on what to expect, Frank Ilaboya, Chief Executive Officer of Sportsville Communication Services Limited, organizers of the yearly award ceremony, said he is looking forward to another night of glitz and glamour the award is known for.
“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 tomorrow night.
“The award committee headed by Harry Iwuala and we the organizers have been fine-tuning details, and we trust God to crown our efforts with success.
“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 for this event, it promises to be another great night of celebration,” Mr Ilaboya added
