47th SWAG Awards Full Winners; Mohammed Kudus wins ultimate, Juliet Bawuah named Journalist of the year and many more
The 47th edition of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards was held on Saturday night, January 28, 2023 at the Accra International Conference Centre to honour sports personalities who performed incredibly well in the year under review.
Black Stars Golden Boy Mohammed Kudus scooped two awards after clinching the ultimate accolade thus the Personality of the year and the best Footballer of the year award.
Ajax Amsterdam and Black Stars midfielder was honored for his performance for both hid club and National team in 2022 which included scoring twice at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Ampem Darkoa Ladies Ladies after outstandingly winning the Women’s Premier League and the women’s FA Cup have been tipped as the team of the year with their Striker Ophelia Amponsah winning the best female footballer award.
After leading the Black Galaxies to qualified to the 2022 CHAN tournament and winning the MTN FA with Hearts of Oak, Daniel Afriyie Bernieh was adjusted the best home – based Footballer of the year.
Abraham Mensah, who also won a silver medal in the Bantamweight division at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, won the prize for the Amateur Boxer of the Year at the awards ceremony.
Full List of Winners of SWAG 47th Awards;
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 Football Association,
Ghana Cycling Federation,
Ghana Tennis Association
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
