Here are the standout winners from last night’s 2025 Ghana Football Awards ceremony held at the Accra International Conference Centre
Last night, Accra basked in footballing brilliance as Ghana’s elite gathered under glittering lights to celebrate their finest. The evening brimmed with emotion, pride, and the unmistakable spirit of Ghanaian football.
🏆 Footballer of the Year
Thomas Partey reclaimed the top honor his third overall (previous wins in 2019 and now 2025). His dominant midfield presence at Arsenal (35 league appearances, five goals) and impressive off-field impact earned him both Footballer of the Year and Football for Good (shared with Tariq Lamptey) .
Rising Star & Home-Based Hero
Jerry Afriyie, on loan at CD Lugo and Brighton prospect, secured the Odartey Lamptey Future Star Award, outshining Christiana Ashiaku and Edmund Baidoo .
Razak Simpson of Nations FC grabbed both Home-Based Footballer of the Year and Goal of the Year for a sensational 40‑yard screamer .
Domestic League Scorers
Stephen Amankona (Berekum Chelsea) earned Premier League Goal King with 18 goals .
Mary Amponsah (Ampem Darkoa Ladies) was named Women’s Premier League Goal Queen, netting a record 25 goals .
Female Performers & Coaches
Doris Boaduwaa was honored as Female Footballer of the Year, thanks to key goals in Black Queens AFCON qualifying and strong club play .
Mary Berko took Home-Based Female Footballer of the Year, while her coach Abu Kassim of Police Ladies was named Women’s Coach of the Year .
Men’s Coach & Teams
Kwesi Appiah, coach of Sudan’s national team, earned Men’s Coach of the Year after leading his side to historic AFCON qualification .
Bibiani Gold Stars claimed Men’s Team of the Year after their first-ever Ghana Premier League triumph .
Goalkeeper, CEOs & International Stars
Benjamin Asare (Hearts of Oak, Black Stars) was voted Goalkeeper of the Year .
John Peter Amewu, CEO of Hohoe United, received CEO of the Year for leadership and innovation .
Medeama SC was honored as the Most Vibrant Club on Social Media .
Achraf Hakimi (PSG) took home Best African International after a stellar season in France.
Special Recognition
A heartfelt Special Fan Award was presented posthumously to Francis Yaw Frimpong‑Pooley, beloved Asante Kotoko supporter and national icon .
Summary Table
Category Winner(s)
Footballer of the Year - Thomas Partey
Football for Good -Thomas Partey & Tariq Lamptey
Future Star -Jerry Afriyie
Home-Based Footballer & Goal of Year - Razak Simpson
Premier League Goal King - Stephen Amankona
Women's Goal Queen - Mary Amponsah
Female Footballer of the Year - Doris Boaduwaa
Women’s Coach - Abu Kassim
Home-Based Female Footballer - Mary Berko
Men's Coach - Kwesi Appiah
Men's Team of the Year - Bibiani Gold Stars
Goalkeeper of the Year - Benjamin Asare
Club CEO of the Year - John Peter Amewu
Most Vibrant Club (Social Media) - Medeama SC
Best African International - Achraf Hakimi
Special Fan Award - Francis Yaw Frimpong‑Pooley (posthumous)
The event truly celebrated Ghana’s footballing excellence across all levels from global icons like Partey and Hakimi to home-based heroes and future stars.
