Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has been named the footballer of the year at the maiden edition of the Ghana Football Awards.
The 24-year-old was also named the Foreign-based player of the year, making him the biggest winner on the night.
He beat stiff competition from Albert Adomah, Jordan Ayew and Goalkeeper Richard Ofori who have all had impressive seasons last year.
Former WAFA midfielder Majeed Ashimeru was honored with the Future Star of the Year award.
Aduana Stars goalkeeper Joseph Addo won the goalkeeper of the year while his head coach Yusif Abubakar received the Coach of the year award.
AC Horsens attacker Joseph Mensah won the Goal of the year award.
Black Princesses captain Princella Adubea crowned her outstanding season with both club and country by being awarded the Women’s Footballer of the year award.
Thomas Abbey, formerly of Hearts of Oak won the home-based player of the year award.
Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan was honored with the Thumbs-up Award for giving back to the society whilst ex-Black Stars defender Anthony Baffoe was recognized as the Living Legend.
Below is the complete list of the award winners;
1. Goalkeeper of the Year
Richard Ofori (Maritzburg United & Black Stars)
Razak Abalora (WAFA)
Joseph Addo (Aduana Stars & Black Stars B) – WINNER
2. Team of the Year
WAFA
Aduana Stars – WINNER
Ampem Darkoa ladies
3. Future Star Award
Majeed Ashimeru (WAFA & Black Stars B) – WINNER
David Abagna Sandan (Wa All Stars)
Princella Adubea (Black Princesses & Ampem Darkoa Ladies)
4. Foreign-based Player of the Year
Jordan Ayew (Swansea)
Albert Adomah (Aston Villa)
Thomas Partey (Atletico Madrid) – WINNER
5. Goal of the Year – Joseph Mensah
6. Women’s Footballer of the Year – Princella Adubea- WINNER
7. Living Legend Award – Anthony Baffoe – WINNER
8. Home-Based Player of the Year
Thomas Abbey (Hearts of Oak) – WINNER
Stephen Sarfo (Berekum Chelsea)
Daniel Darkwah (Aduana Stars)
9. Coach of the Year
Yussif Abubakar (Aduana Stars) – WINNER
Klaus Rasmussen (WAFA)
Mercy Tagoe (Black Queens Coach)
10. Thumbs Up Award – Asamoah Gyan – (WINNER)
11. Ghanaian Footballer of the Year
Jordan Ayew (Swansea)
Albert Adomah (Aston Villa)
Thomas Partey (Atletico Madrid) – WINNER
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Citi Sports