SWAG Unveils Nominees for 50th Anniversary Awards: Check Out the Stars!

The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG), the umbrella body of sports journalists in Ghana has announced nominees and top performers for the 50^th edition of the most prestigious SWAG Awards.

The Golden Jubilee event promises to be a grand affair, honouring exceptional sports performers and personalities in various categories for the year under reviews and global sports icons. The SWAG Awards has become a benchmark for excellence in Ghanaian sports, recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions to the country’s sporting landscape.

Personalities who will be decorated on the night as 50^th Anniversary Ambassadors include Magaret Simpson (Athletics), Azumah Nelson (Boxing) Abedi Ayew Pele (Football), Michael Essien (Football), Kwadwo Asamoah (Football), Stephen Appiah (Football), Samuel Osei Kufour (Football), Adwoa Bayor and Alberta Sackey (Football).

The nomination process has been rigorous, with a team of experienced sports enthusiasts and experts carefully selecting the top contenders.

Below are the nominees:

1. COACH OF THE YEAR
2. Frimpong Manso – Gold Stars
3. James Kwesi Appiah – Sudan

• REFEREE/UMPIRE OF THE YEAR
• Daniel Laryea – Football
• Francis Yeboah – Badminton
• Clement Smith – Athletics

• NATIONAL TEAM OF THE YEAR
• Black Queens
• National Badminton Doubles Team
• Golden Arms
• Black Cranes

• CLUB OF THE YEAR
• Police Ladies
• Kumasi Asante Kotoko
• Faith Ladies
• Bibiani Gold Stars

• SWAG TOP 5 FEDERATIONS
• Ghana Athletics
• Ghana Armwrestling Federation
• Ghana Badminton
• Ghana Weightlifting Federation
• Ghana Cricket Association
• Ghana Rugby Football Union

• ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
• Abdul Rasheed Saminu

• BOXER OF THE YEAR
• Gideon Pappoe
• George Dowuona
• Mathias Ashittey

• WEIGHTLIFTER OF THE YEAR
• Emmanuel Amo Boateng

• FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR – MALE (FOREIGN BASED)
• Jordan Ayew – Leicester City
• Antoine Semenyo – Bournemouth
• Kudus Mohammed – Tottenham Hotspurs

1. FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR – FEMALE (FOREIGN BASED)
2. Grace Asantewaa – FC Juarez
3. Chantelle Boye Hlorkah – Nottingham Forest

1. FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR – MALE (HOME BASED)
2. Stephen Amankona – Berekum Chelsea
3. Benjamin Asare – Accra Hearts of Oak
4. Razak Simpson – Nations FC

1. FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR – FEMALE (LOCAL BASED)
2. Comfort Yeboah – Ampem Darkoa FC

1. STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
2. Phillip Tetteh Odjer (Athletics) – Male
3. Moslina Adu (Badminton) – Female

1. DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR
2. Yayra Akos Agozi (Weightlifting) – Female
3. Michael Agyapong Mensah (Table Tennis) – Male

1. SWIMMER OF THE YEAR
2. Josel Mensah

1. BADMINTON PLAYER OF THE YEAR
2. Obaponba Adu Minta

1. PULLER OF THE YEAR
2. Mabel Yeboah

1. PARA-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
2. Zainabu Issah – Para-Athletics

1. MERITORIOUS AWARD
2. Moses Adu – Badminton
3. Husseini Akueteh Addy – Armwrestling

• DEDICATION AND VALOUR
• Portia Boakye – Football
• Yaw Agyeman (Amando) – Athletics

• SWAG LIFETIME ACHIVEMENT AWARD
• Brestford Amui – Horse Racing/Administrator
• Asamoah Gyan – Football
• Andre Dede Ayew – Football
• Anthony Yeboah – Football

• SPORTS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR
• Evans Kojo Yeboah – Badminton

• TABLE TENNIS PLAYER OF THE YEAR
• Emmanuel Commey/James Marfo

• SWAG PRESIDENT’S AWARD
• Mr. Henry Arko

• 50TH ANNIVERSARY AMBASSODORS
• Magaret Simpson – Athletics
• Azumah Nelson – Boxing
• Abedi Ayew Pele – Football (Ligue 1)
• Michael Essien – Football (EPL)
• Kwadwo Asamoah/Stephen Appiah – Football (Seria A)
• Samuel Osei Kufour – Football (Bundesliga)
• Women’s Football –
• Adwoa Bayor
• Alberta Sackey

The SWAG Awards has a rich history of recognizing and celebrating excellence in Ghanaian sports. Over the years, the awards have honored numerous sports personalities, including athletes, coaches, and administrators, who have made significant contributions to the country’s sporting landscape. This year’s awards promise to be just as exciting and unforgetable, with a star-studded ceremony planned to honour the best in sports.