On June 28, 2023, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia welcomed Black Stars midfielder Mohammed Kudus and Black Queens striker Blessing Shine Agbomadzi to his residence during the Eid festivities.
The Vice President hosted them in recognition of their achievements at the recently concluded Ghana Football Awards gala night.
Also in attendance were Black Stars winger Kalmadeen Sulemana, whose goal against Liverpool was nominated for Goal of the Year, and some Board Members of the Ghana Football Awards.
During the event, Kudus was honored as the Footballer of the Year, highlighting his exceptional performances for both his club and country.
Blessing Shine Agbomazi was also recognized as the Women’s Footballer of the Year due to her outstanding contributions to ASFAR of Morocco, where she secured the Champions League and domestic titles.
Vice President Dr. Bawumia extended his congratulations to Kudus Mohammed and Blessing Agbomazi, urging them to continue their pursuit of success.
He also commended all the winners of the 2023 Ghana Football Awards and pledged his support for the program in the future.
Reacting on his official and verified social media handles, Dr Bawumia wrote,
“I welcomed to my residence, Black Stars players, Kudus Mohammed and Kamaldeen Sulemana, as well as Black Queens’ Blessing Shine Agbomadzi, as my guests during the Eid festivities.
I took the opportunity to congratulate Mohammed Kudus and Blessing Shine Agbomadzi, who were recently crowned male and female Footballer of the Year at the Ghana Football Awards. Also present were some officials of the Awards.
The inspiring journey of Kudus, Kamaldeen and Blessing, from obscurity on our local streets, to the top level of international football, indicates that with the right investment and approach at the grassroot level, many young, talented Ghanaian footballers will realise their full potentials.
Good luck to Kudus, Kamaldeen, and Blessing all professional Ghanaian footballers ahead of the new football season.”
Board Chairman of the Ghana Football Awards scheme, Karl Tufuoh, thanked the Vice President for his warm reception and his interest to see football and sports grow in the country.
He also promised that the organizers of the awards scheme will continue to improve so footballers and football stakeholders who are making giant strides in the sport can be fittingly recognized and celebrated.
Established in 2018 to project Ghanaian football excellence and recognise Ghanaian footballers and other stakeholders for their achievements at home and around the globe, the Ghana Football Awards has become the most anticipated event on the football calendar.
