Darikwa in line for Lincoln City top gong

After helping Lincoln City FC secure EFL Sky Bet Championship promotion, Zimbabwean Tendayi Darikwa has received a big recognition.

A statement from the EFL League club confirms that the 34-year-old has been nominated for the Imps top awards for the 2025-2026 campaign in England.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 🫡

3️⃣8️⃣ League Appearances
3️⃣4️⃣0️⃣4️⃣ Minutes Played
4️⃣ Goals
3️⃣ Assists
9️⃣0️⃣7️⃣ Successful Passes
1️⃣3️⃣5️⃣ Duels Won
1️⃣5️⃣7️⃣ Recoveries
6️⃣6️⃣ Tackles
4️⃣9️⃣ Interceptions
1️⃣4️⃣0️⃣ Clearances

Captain Fantastic, Tendayi Darikwa 🤩#UTI

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The on-and-off Warriors defender has been nominated for Lincoln City FC’s 2025-2026 Player of the Season Award. Fans can vote for the Zimbabwean via the club’s website.

“The player who gets the most votes will be named the Red Imps Community Trust in association with the Lincoln & District Supporters Club Player of the Season,” reads the statement.

“The Vic Withers Player of the Season Trophy will be awarded to the winner at the final match of the season against Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday 25 April.”

How fans can vote for Darikwa and company?

The deadline for casting the votes is 21 April. Vote via the Red Imps Community Trust website by clicking here: Player of the Season 2025-2026 – Red Imps Community Trust

Darikwa has earned the nomination alongside, George Wickens, Adam Reach, Adam Jackson, Ryley Towler, Sonny Bradley, Tom Hamer, Tom Bayliss, Conor McGrandles, Dom Jeffries, Ivan Varfolomeev, Reeco Hackett, James Collins, Jack Moylan, Rob Street, Ben House and Freddie Draper

The former Burnley FC defender has made 47 appearances, scored four goals and registered three assists for the Imps this season.

The Zimbabwean skippered the Imps to a 2-1 victory over Reading FC last Monday to secure promotion to the second-tier league of English football for the first time in 65 years.

The Nottingham-born player previously steered Wigan Athletic to the League One title in the 2021/22 season.

In the latest game, coach Michael Skubala-led team beat Leyton Orient FC 2-1 on Saturday to go 12 points clear of second-placed Cardiff City FC.

The next games for the Imps are against Stevenage FC away, Wycombe CF at home on 18th and 25th April 18 then Port Vale FC at home.