Nominees for the prestigious Sportsville award 2026 will be unveiled March 10, the organizers have announced. The 2026 Sportsville award, its sixth edition, will also be chaired by, Dr. Larry Izamoje, Chairman Brila Media.
Since its inception in 2020, the award has honored outstanding performances an landmark achievements by individuals mainly within the Sports & Sports Media ecosystem.
A World Press Conference will herald this year’s nominees according to the organizers.
In a statement by the awards Chairman of Organizing Committee, Harry Iwuala having a former recipient chair the occasion adds some gloss to its prestige.
“This is definitely a cheering news to all of us. For Dr Izamoje to Chair this year’s award tells you the prestige and credibility of Sportsville Special Recognition Award.”
“I want to, on behalf of the Organizing Committee & the Management of Sportsville, thank most sincerely the Chairman of the Brila Group for this honour.”“We are looking forward to a thrilling ceremony come March 28th in Lagos.”

Meanwhile, Dr. Larry Izamoje also lauded the organizers for raising the bar of Sports award in Nigeria and staying consistent.
“I think the organizers are doing a great job with this annual ceremony.”
“I have been privileged to attend one or two editions and I must say I left with positive and memorable impressions on each occasions.”
““Kudos to my brother Frank Ilaboya for introducing this to our sports space.”
This year’s event will hold on March 28th.
