Sportsville Award: Sam John Lauds Recognition of Solaja, Alumona

Reactions have continued to pour in following the release of nominees  for this year’s Sportsville Special Recognition Awards.

One of Nigeria’s foremost Sports Journalists, Sam John, has reacted to the nominations of Kunle Solaja and Jenkins Alumona, describing them as well deserved.

“Frank, I must thank you and your team for this brilliant award ceremony and most importantly the recognition of Kunle Solaja and Jenkins Alumona.

“I am so so excited to see both of them given their due. Solaja remains the No.1 diarist in Africa and I am happy this award is coming at the most appropriate time.

“For Alumona, the creative innovation he brought to the organisation of Super 8 last year, among his numerous contributions to sports in the nation,  deserves praise for Sportsville to spot this for rewards is noteworthy.

“Let me also  use this opportunity to congratulate both of them for this honour. I know their best is yet to come,” the one time Group Sports Editor of Daily Times added.

Over 50 notable Nigerians have  been recognised since the award started four years ago.

This year’s edition holds on Friday, March 1st, 2024 at EKO CLUB, Surulere, Lagos