US-born Nigerian goalkeeper Philip Ejimadu has put his name in United Soccer League (USL) record books after he won the Save of the Year Award.
The Los Angeles FC goalkeeper, who played on loan at FC Tucson, beat seven other nominees to the award which was decided by votes from fans.
Ejimadu had earlier made history as the first goalkeeper to win the first-ever Save of the Month Award in USL in April with his acrobatic save against South Georgia Tormenta FC.
The 20-year-old goalkeeper garnered 52% of the total vote of 3332 against finalist Ryan Coulter of Forward Madison FC’s 42% of the votes.
Ejimadu’s Save of the Month of August was also nominated for the award.
Other nominees were Pablo Jara, South Georgia Tormenta FC, Dallas’ Jaye, Greenville Triumph SC, Kyle Zobeck, North Texas SC and Akira Fitzgerald of Richmond Kickers
The elated Ejimadu told SCORENigeria he is delighted to win the award which will motivate him more.
“I am delighted to win this award,” he declared.
“It was not easy winning it, it was a close call, but I am happy I won at the end.
“I thank all the fans who voted for me. This will motivate me to do more and get better.”
