The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) celebrated sports excellence on Friday, January 24, 2025, during the 49th SWAG Awards held at the Accra International Conference Centre.
Abdul Aziz Issah, former Dreams FC player and current Barcelona B forward, was honored as both Male Player of the Year and Prospect of the Year.
Desmond Ofei, who guided the Black Satellites to gold at last year’s All Africa Games in Ghana and secured a spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after finishing second in the WAFU Zone B Championship was named Coach of the Year.
High jumper Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah was recognized as Sports Personality of the Year, while Mukarama Abdulai of Hasaacas Ladies claimed the Female Footballer of the Year award, among other honorees.
Below are the full list of all the winners at the 49th SWAG Awards:
Coach of the Year
– Desmond Ofei (Black Satellites Coach)
Male Footballer of the Year
– Abdul Aziz Issah
Prospect of the Year
– Abdul Aziz Issah
Female Footballer of the Year
– Mukarama Abdulai
National Team of the Year
– Ghana’s Athletics Relay Team
Athlete of the Year
-Edwin Gadayi
Boxer of the Year
– Amadu Mohammed
Hockey Player of the Year
– Elizabeth Opoku (GRA Ladies)
Swimmer of the Year
– Abeiku Jackson
Weightlifter of the Year
– Winifred Ntumi
Referee of the Year
– Nii Otoo Larkyne
Club of the Year
– Samartex
Cyclist of the Year
– Emmanuel Sesi
Taekwondo Athlete of the Year
– Kelvin Amuzu
Sports Personality of the Year
– Rose Yeboah Amoanimaa
Sports Journalist of the Year
– Bright Kankam Boadu
Prestigious SWAG President Award
– Coach James Kwesi Appiah
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