Edo deputy governor invited for FIFA Best Award gala

The Deputy Governor for Edo State Philip Shaibu has been invited by football's governing body for the upcoming FIFA Best Football Awards gala.

Shaibu, who is a staunch follower of the beautiful game received this invitation and global recognition for his immense contribution to the development of sports in Edo State, Nigeria.

The letter of invitation sent from FIFA to Mr. Shaibu for the awards ceremony which will hold at Salle Pleyel in Paris on Monday, February 27 reads,

“Dear Mr. Shaibu, “It is our pleasure to invite you to the annual celebration of football’s greatest stars, the Best FIFA Football AwardsTM, which will take place at Salle Pleyel in Paris on 27 February 2023.

“On this occasion, we honour the best players, coaches and fans who have enthralled us over the last season with their breath-taking skills and moments of high drama.

“This year’s ceremony will take on a special significance as it will be held in the wake of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM, which gave us so many memories to cherish and proved that football is a truly global sport.

“The greatest names in football will be attending this show, which will crown the very best in yet another tremendous season. We look forward to welcoming you to Paris for the 2022 edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards.”

France duo of Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe and Argentina captain Lionel Messi are the finalists for The Best FIFA Men's Player award 2022.

WDN