NIFWA: Hoban, Ferguson and Ridley lead nominations for upcoming awards
Published on April 24, 2026.
The Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association (NIFWA) has announced that Pat Hoban, Rohan Ferguson, and Matt Ridley have been shortlisted for Player of the Year at the upcoming awards. Hoban has scored 31 goals in 38 appearances for Glentoran this season, while Ferguson has recorded 23 clean sheets for Larne. Other notable nominees include Jess Foy and Nadene Caldwell for Women's Player of The Year after their team won the Premiership title. In the Young Player ofthe Year award, Josh Williamson and Fraser Bryden have also been nominated.
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