Ghanaian high jumper Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah emerged as the headline act at the 49th Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards, winning the coveted Sports Personality of the Year and Female Athlete of the Year titles.
The prestigious event, held on January 24, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre, celebrated outstanding sportsmen and women for their achievements in 2024.
Barcelona B midfielder Abdul Aziz Issah also made a strong impression, claiming both the Prospect of the Year and Male Footballer of the Year accolades.
Other notable winners included Ghana’s Athletics Relay Team, named National Team of the Year, and Black Satellites coach Desmond Ofei, who secured Coach of the Year honors.
The gala reaffirmed its legacy as Ghana’s longest-running awards scheme, recognizing excellence across various sports disciplines.
Highlights of the 49th SWAG Awards Winners
- Sports Personality of the Year: Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah
- Male Footballer of the Year: Abdul Aziz Issah
- Female Footballer of the Year (Foreign-based): Thelma Baffoe Atuah
- Male Athlete of the Year: Edwin Gadayi
- National Team of the Year: Ghana’s Athletics Relay Team
- Coach of the Year: Desmond Ofei
- Boxer of the Year: Amadu Mohammed
- Discovery of the Year: Ayisha Aminu
- Journalist of the Year: Bright Kankam Boadu
