Ghanaian midfielder and player for Ajax, Mohammed Kudus, has been awarded the title of Footballer of the Year at the fifth edition of the Ghana Football Awards.
The ceremony was held on June 25, 2023, at the Accra International Conference Centre. Kudus outshined his fellow Black Stars teammates Joseph Paintsil and Salis Abdul Samed to secure this prestigious recognition.
This achievement follows in the footsteps of last year’s recipient, Alexander Djiku.
Blessing Shine Agbomdzi, who plays for ASFAR in Morocco, was named the Women’s Footballer of the Year.
In the Odartey Lamptey Future Star category, FC Nordsjaelland forward Ernest Nuamah emerged as the winner, surpassing Black Princesses’ captain Stella Nyamaekye and Princess Owusua.
Napoli’s Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, was honoured as the Best African International Player of the Year for his outstanding performances.
Medeama Sporting Club, the champions of the Ghana Premier League, dominated the awards ceremony. Head coach Evans Adotey and CEO Moses Armah led the way, with the team also winning the Male Team of the Year category.