Ajax Amsterdam and Black Stars midfielder Kudus Mohammed was named Sports Personality of the Year at the 47th edition of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards, held on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the Accra International Conference Centre.
Kudus beat competition from the 200-meter national record holders, Joseph Paul Amoah and Abraham Mensah, who both won bronze at last year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
The Nima-born star also, for the second time in succession, took home the Foreign-based Footballer of the Year award, winning the category ahead of Arsenal’s Thomas Partey and Black Stars captain, Andre Ayew.
The most prestigious awards are held to honor sports personalities who performed incredibly well in the year under review.
SWAG, in collaboration with MTN and HD+, awarded athletes in various categories for their outstanding performances.
The huge event saw the gracing of the country’s Inspector General of Police, Dr Akuffo Dampare, the Youth and Sports Minister, Hon Mustapha Ussif, Nana Prah Agyensaim VI (Paramount Chief of the Assin Owirenkyi Traditional Area), and many more, including the SWAG President and renowned sports journalist Kwabena Yeboah, who were all present at the awards ceremony.
Joseph Paul Amoah won the SWAG Male Athlete of the Year award, beating Benjamin Azamati to the prize.
Below is the full list of awardees.
Below is the full list of Awardees
Personality of the Year
Mohammed Kudus
Armwrestler of the Year – Grace Mintah – Female
Athlete of the Year (Female)
Deborah Acquah
Athlete of the Year (Male)
Joseph Paul Amoah
Boxer of the Year
(Amateur) – Abraham Mensah
Chess Player of the
Year – Dr. Kwabena Adu Poku
Club of the Year –
Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC
Coach of the Year –
Nana Darkwa, Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC
Cricketer of the Year –
Samson Awiah Aweh
Cyclist of the Year –
Anthony Boafo Boakye Dankwa
Discovery of the Year –
Joseph Commey and Raphael Nii Ankrah
Dedication and Valour – Lepowura Mohammed Nurudeen Jawula
Footballer of the Year
(Male) – Mohammed Kudus
Footballer of the Year (Female)
Ophelia Serwaa Amponsah – Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC
Footballer of the Player (Home Based) –
Daniel Afriyie Barnieh – Hearts of Oak
Hockey Player of the Year (Female) –
Adizatu Sulemana (GRA Ladies)
Lifetime Achievement
Award – Awuley Quaye and Nii Dodoo Ankrah
Para-Athlete of the Year
Patricia Nyamekye
Professional Golfer of the Year – Kojo Barnii (Damang Golf Club)
Table Tennis Most Exciting Player –
Israel Akili
Tennis Player of the Year – Samuel Osei Agbesi Antwi
Volleyball Player of the Year – Rashaka Katadat (Ghana Army)
SWAG TOP 5
Federations –
Ghana Athletics,
Ghana Armwrestling Federation,
Ghana Amateur Boxing Federation,
Ghana Boxing Authority,
Ghana Cycling Federation,
Swimmer of the Year –
Abeiku Gyekye Jackson
Special and Meritorious Awards
Kingsley Owusu Achiaw, Bechem United
Reks Brobbey (Ghana’s Fatest Human Inventor)
Christine Ashley, Vice President, Ghana Chess Federation
Ashford Tettey Oku,
Football Administrator
Danny List,
Tom Vemon, Right to Dream Academy
Rustum Gameli Senorgbe
Corporate Awards
Max TV
SES HD+
One On One Foundation / Dreamland Sports Plus
Captain One Golf Society
Tennis Foundation
SWAG Journalist of the Year – Juliet Bawuah
Golfs Female Live
Ladies World Cup
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