Ghanaian high jumper Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah stole the spotlight at the 49th Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards, cementing her status as a star athlete. The 23-year-old was the toast of the night, earning the prestigious Sports Personality of the Year title alongside the Female Athlete of the Year award.
The grand ceremony took place on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre, celebrating the exceptional achievements of Ghanaian sportsmen and women who brought glory to the nation in 2024.
In addition to Yeboah’s triumphs, Barcelona B’s Abdul Aziz Issah also stood out, walking away with the Male Footballer of the Year and Prospect of the Year accolades.
As Ghana’s longest-running awards event, the SWAG Awards continues to honor individuals and teams who excel in various sporting disciplines.
Full List of Winners – 49th SWAG Awards
Sports Personality of the Year
- Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah
Male Footballer of the Year
- Abdul Aziz Issah
Female Footballer of the Year (Home-based)
- Mukarama Abdulai
Female Footballer of the Year (Foreign-based)
- Thelma Baffoe Atuah
Male Footballer of the Year (Home-based)
- Jonathan Sowah (Medeama)
Female Footballer of the Year (Home-based)
- Comfort Yeboah (Ampem Darkoa Ladies)
Male Athlete of the Year
- Edwin Gadayi
Female Athlete of the Year
- Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah
Club of the Year
- FC Samartex
National Team of the Year
- Ghana’s Athletics Relay Team
Coach of the Year
- Desmond Ofei (Black Satellites)
Boxer of the Year
- Amadu Mohammed
Beach Soccer Player of the Year
- Alexander Adjei
Administrator of the Year
- Bawah Fuseini (Ghana Athletics)
Posthumous Award
- Dr. Emmanuel Owusu-Ansah
Discovery of the Year
- Ayisha Aminu
Prospect of the Year
- Abdul Aziz Issah
Table Tennis Player of the Year
- Israel Aklie
Volleyball Player of the Year
- Rashaka Katadat (Ghana Army)
Swimmer of the Year
- Abeku Jackson
Male Hockey Player of the Year
- Benjamin Acquah
Female Club of the Year
- Royal Ladies Hockey Club
Student Athlete of the Year
- Mariam Yussif
Female Hockey Player of the Year
- Elizabeth Opoku (GRA Ladies)
Referee of the Year
- Nii Otoo Larkyne
Cyclist of the Year
- Emmanuel Sesi
Taekwondo Athlete of the Year
- Kelvin Amuzu
Weightlifter of the Year
- Winifred Ntumi
Male Puller of the Year
- Edward Yamoah Asamoah
Female Puller of the Year
- Grace Minta
SWAG President’s Award
- James Kwasi Appiah
SWAG Journalist of the Year
- Bright Kankam Boadu
The night was a celebration of Ghanaian sporting excellence, with Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah’s incredible achievements underscoring the impact of hard work and determination.
SOURCE: http://dew360.net
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