The upcoming Professional Footballers’ Association awards will feature a performance by well-known Nigerian artist David Adeleke, a.k.a. Davido.
This was announced on Twitter on Tuesday by the singer.
Signaling his readiness to storm the historic event, he wrote: “Are you ready? We bringing some TIMELESS vibes to you at the 50th PFA AWARDS in Manchester on the 29th of August! Let’s have an unforgettable night.”
This year’s awards edition is unique since it honours 50 years of the awards’ existence, according to a statement on the website of the awards’ sponsors, www.thepfa.com.
The quote is as follows: “The PFA Awards is always a special occasion, recognising the outstanding performers from every division and voted for by the players. This year is particularly special as we celebrate 50 years of the Awards.
“The 50th PFA Awards will be held at the Lowry Theatre on Tuesday 29th August. The Awards will take on an exciting new format with further details to follow soon!
“On the night, we will announce the winners of the PFA Players’ Player of the Year winners, the PFA Young Player of the Year categories and each divisional Team of the Year will be named. In addition to the PFA Players’ Player of the Year and PFA Young Player of the Year (21-years-old or under at the beginning of the season), we will honour footballing achievement through the PFA’s Merit Award.”
Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Suárez, Lucy Bronze, and Mohamed Salah have all won the Player of the Year Award in the past.
However, Sam Kerr and Mohamed Salah of Chelsea are the current holders.
