Congrats, Anas Yusuf of Nasarawa United Wins Eunisell Boot Award!
Anas Yusuf of Nasarawa United Claims ₦3.6 Million Prize as NPFL's Top Goalscorer
The man of the moment, Anas Yusuf, has earned the Eunisell Boot Award as the top scorer in the 2024-2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, with a striking 18 goals to his name!
This impressive achievement doesn’t just bring Yusuf national recognition but also makes him the second Nasarawa United player to claim the top scorer accolade, following in the footsteps of Sunusi Ibrahim who won it in 2019.
The award ceremony is set for this Friday at the Radisson Blu Hotel, GRA Ikeja, Lagos, where Anas Yusuf will pocket a cool ₦3.6 million—200,000 for each of his winning goals!
Yusuf's eye-catching performance this season didn't just secure his team's standings but also enhanced the competitiveness of the NPFL, earning him praises from fans and analysts alike for his clinical finishing and consistency.
Though the season saw Nasarawa United finish 12th, Yusuf's efforts helped them clinch 14 wins, 10 draws, and 14 defeats with a total of 52 points, seven points shy of the coveted 4th spot.
Since the Eunisell Boot's inception in 2018, the coveted award has been graced by the league's most prolific scorers, including Junior Lokosa (Kano Pillars, 2018), Sunusi Ibrahim (Nasarawa United, 2019), Mfon Udoh (Enyimba, 2019), Israel Abia (Rangers, 2020), and Chijioke Akuneto (Rivers United, 2022).
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Prolific Scorers in NPFL History
Through the years, the NPFL has seen a plethora of talented goal scorers. Here’s a glimpse into the game's top scorers and historic accomplishments:
2024-2025 NPFL Top Scorers
- Anas Yusuf (Nasarawa United) – 18 goals
- Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars), Anthony De Souza Ijoma (Abia Warriors), Sunday Megwo (Abia Warriors), Shola Adelani (Ikorodu City) – 12 goals each
- Ahmed Musa (Kano Pillars) – 10 goals
- Ayomide Cole (Ikorodu City), Isaac Saviour (Enugu Rangers), Wasiu Alalade (Kwara United) – 9 goals each
NPFL All-Time Top Scorers (Seasonal Records)
| Player | Season | Goals Scored ||----------------|---------------|--------------|| Mfon Udoh | 2013–14 | 23 || Jude Aneke | 2010–11 | 20 || Anas Yusuf | 2024–25 | 18 |
- Mfon Udoh's 23 goals, scored in the 2013-14 season, is the highest ever tallied in a single NPFL season.
- Jude Aneke was the first player to score 20 goals in a single season during the 2010-11 season.
- Anas Yusuf holds the record for the 2024-25 season with 18 goals.
Football in Nigeria continues to shine as Anas Yusuf, the top scorer of the 2024-2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with 18 goals, hails from the city of Lagos. His impressive performance not only earned him the Eunisell Boot Award but also placed him among the league's all-time prolific scorers. Nasarawa United, his team, may have finished 12th in the league, but Yusuf's remarkable goal tally showcases the vibrant football culture that thrives in Naija, the popular colloquial name for Nigeria.
