The much-anticipated Ghana Football Association (GFA) Awards, in its inaugural edition, took place on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) in Accra.
This grand event was a celebration of outstanding achievements by players, coaches, and clubs across various GFA-organized competitions.
One of the standout moments of the night was when Vincent Atinga, the Medeama SC defender, was crowned as the Ghana Premier League’s best player of the season, a testament to his exceptional performance on the field.
Ampem Darkoa Ladies’ Mary Amponsah left her mark by claiming two prestigious awards – the top scorer of the season and the best women’s player of the season, showcasing her incredible talent and contributions to the sport.
Reigning Ghana Premier League champions, Medeama SC, and Women’s Premier League title holders, Ampem Darkoa Ladies, shone brightly at the ceremony, each taking home an impressive tally of four awards.
Asante Kotoko was recognized for being the most branded and vibrant club of the season, while FC Samartex 1996 secured the title of the best Supporters of the season.
The evening reached its pinnacle when FIFA referee Julian Nii Akwa Nunoo was announced as the best referee of the season. In recognition of his achievement, he was presented with a luxurious Hyundai Elantra, marking a remarkable moment in his career.
The GFA Awards Gala drew a distinguished crowd, including officials from GFA partners, esteemed Black Stars players and officials, former footballing legends, and featured a special performance by Kofi Kinaata, a four-time Ghana Music Awards songwriter winner. This event truly celebrated the essence of Ghanaian football and the talent that graces the sport.
Below is the full list of the winners for the 2023 GFA Awards
Best Branded Club — Asante Kotoko
Most Vibrant Club — Asante Kotoko
Best Supporters — FC Samartex 1996
DIVISION ONE LEAGUE CATEGORY
Discovery of the season — Richmond Apokum (Attram De Visser SC)
Goalkeeper of the season — Solomon Ohene Nimo (Skyy FC)
Top Scorer of the season — Baba Hamadu Musa (Skyy FC)
Best Player of the season — Baba Hamadu Musa (Skyy FC)
Match Commissioners of the Year — Alice Ayine (female), Michael Ntow Ayeh (male)
MTN FA CUP CATEGORY
Best coach of the season — Abdul Karim Zito (Dreams FC)
Top Scorers of the season — Samuel Adom Antwi (King Faisal) and Manaf Abdul Umar (Real Tamale United)
Discovery of the season — Aziz Abdul Issah (Dreams FC)
Best Player of the season — Samuel Adom Antwi (King Faisal)
Goalkeeper of the season — Solomon Agbesi (Dreams FC)
WOMEN’S PREMIER LEAGUE & FA CUP CATEGORY
Discovery of the season — Ellen Alormenu (Essiam Socrates FC)
Goalkeeper of the season — Grace Banwaa (Hasaacas Ladies)
Top scorer of the season — Mary Amponsah (Ampem Darkoa Ladies)
Club of the season — Ampem Darkoa Ladies
Coach of the Season — Joe Nana Adarkwah (Ampem Darkoa Ladies)
Best Player of the Season — Mary Amponsah (Ampem Darkoa Ladies)
GHANA PREMIER LEAGUE CATEGORY
Discovery of the season — Abass Samari Salifu (Accra Lions)
Goalkeeper of the season — Felix Kyei (Medeama SC)
Top Scorer of the season — Abednego Tetteh (Bibiani Goldstars)
Goal of the season — Eric Serge Zeze (Asante Kotoko)
Club of the season — Medeama SC
Best Player of the season — Vincent Atinga
Coach of the season — Augustine Adotey
REFEREES OF THE SEASON
Referee of the season (Male) — Julian Nunoo
Assistant Referee of the season (Male)— Emmanuel Dolagbanu
Referee of the season (Female) — Rita Boateng Nkansah
Assistant Referee of the season (Female) — Gloria Sena Kumedzro
BEST PLAYERS IN THE JUVENILE LEAGUE
Ashanti Region: Faadil Rahman Yussif
Brong Ahafo: Fordjour Righteous
Central Region: Henry Osei Poku
Eastern Region: Havor Dziwornu
Northern Region: Fuseini Kamaldeen
Volta Region: Richard Sarfo
Upper West Region: Rashedan Yakubu
Upper East Region: Azure Nyaabila
Western Region: Henry Osei Poku
Greater Region: Ishmael Aborta
