Adams, Ejuke nominated for LaLiga African Player award

Super Eagles forwards Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke are among 20 nominees for the 2026 Liga African Player of the Season award, according to DAILY POST. This is the fifth edition of the award, which will be held in Lagos, Nigeria. Other nominees include two-time winner Inaki Williams (Athletico Bilbao), Sevilla's Pape Gueye, Thomas Partey, and Nicolas Pepe, plus Levante's Karl Etta Eyong. Nigeria's Samuel Chukwueze and Morocco's Yassine Bounou are past winners.

For Nigerian fans, this signals strong Super Eagles representation in LaLiga's top African performance recognition. The award highlights the growing impact of Nigerian players in European football. Past Nigerian winners add prestige to this nomination for Adams and Ejuke.

Fans across Africa will decide the winner through a combined public vote and expert panel assessment. This means your vote directly influences who receives the continental honor.

How can you participate? Follow official LaLiga Africa channels for voting details once the process opens. The ceremony in Lagos creates a home-soil opportunity for Nigerian supporters to engage with the event.

With two Nigerians in contention, will you rally behind Adams and Ejuke, or support another nominee based on club performance this season?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/31/laliga-adams-ejuke-shortlisted-for-best-african-player-award/