Silas Nwankwo finished on top of the 2020-2021 NPFL goal scorers chart after he found the back of the net for Nasarawa United against Abia Warriors in the final day of the season.
Nwankwo scored a late header in their 3-1 defeat to Abia Warriors in Okigwe on Thursday to pip Akwa United forward Charles Atshimene to the golden boot.
Silas Nwankwo and Charles Atshimene were tied on 19 goals at the end of the season, but Nasarawa United striker scored more goals from open play finish on top of the chat, according to the LMC’s rules book.
The 24-year-old former Sunshine Stars forward netted once from the penalty spot, while his rival Atshimene scored three penalties.
Meanwhile, Silas Nwankwo could pocket a total of N3.8million for winning the golden boot, thanks to the award sponsors.
NPFL Top Five Scorers
19 Goals: Silas Nwankwo (Nasarawa United), Charles Atshimene (Akwa United)
14 Goals: Mohammed Zulkifilu (Plateau United) Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars)
13 Goals: Chukwuemeka Obioma (Abia Warriors), Michael Ohanu (Kwara United), Sadeeq Yusuf (Sunshine Stars
NPFL Golden Shoe: Silas Nwankwo to pocket N3.8m
