Hibernian supporters have selected Nigerian defender Efe Ambrose as their Newtown Décor Player of the Month Award for September.

Ambrose was the supporters unanimous choice with 58 percent of the vote and was presented with the award by Newtown Décor Director Lee Calder on Tuesday afternoon after scooping the prize.

The centre-back played in every Hibernian game in September and was part of a side that kept successive clean sheets against Dundee, Aberdeen, St Mirren and Hamilton, and his performances lauded by supporters and coaches alike.

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He said: “I was shocked to see the notice of the presentation of the award. I am very happy about this, which is coming after I was named in the SPFL Team of the week.

“Let me seize the opportunity to thank my fans and all those who voted for me. My colleagues in the back line have been wonderful too. We are all winners.

“I give God the glory because I am fully focused on my game with the aim of getting better with every game.”