Rose Yeboah Amoanimaa and Edwin Gadayi were honored as the Female and Male Athletes of the Year, respectively, at the 49th SWAG Awards held on Friday, January 24, 2025. Their outstanding performances in 2024 brought immense pride to the nation and set a high standard for future Ghanaian athletes.
Rose Yeboah had an exceptional year, highlighted by her gold medal victory at the 13th African Games. Her remarkable performance in the high jump not only cemented her status as Ghana’s top athlete but also earned her a coveted spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Edwin Gadayi, on the other hand, showcased his sprinting prowess at the Confederation of African Athletics Region II Championship, delivering an impressive performance in the 100m final. Despite narrowly missing out on qualification for the Paris Olympics, his resilience and determination have inspired countless young athletes across Ghana.
The ceremony also celebrated other industry figures, including Bright Kankam Boadu of Pure FM, who was named SWAG Journalist of the Year. In his acceptance speech, he highlighted the struggles of Ghana’s amputee football team, emphasizing their need for unpaid bonuses and greater support. His remarks called attention to the challenges faced by athletes in less-recognized sports.
Below are the full list of all the winners at the 49thSWAG 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
SWAG President Award – Kofi Asare Brako
Long service award-Media- Joe Lakka, Maxwell Owusu Tawiah and Karl Tufour
Prestigious SWAG President Award– Coach James Kwesi Appiah
