Accra, Sept. 02, GNA - Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah was voted the "SWAG Onetouch Sports Personality of 2006" at the Association's 32nd Awards Night, which came off last Saturday at the Banquet Hall of the State House.
Appiah, who is said to have contributed immensely to the success of the senior national team in all competitions including their maiden appearance at FIFA World Cup in Germany and the African Cup of Nations in Egypt rose above his deputy, John Mensah and long jumper Ignatius Gaisah for the topmost award.
The Turkey based player was however absent but his mum, Comfort Afua Mortey received the converted prize on his behalf.
The well-attended event, dedicated to honour outstanding sportsmen and women within the year in review was spiced up with the presence of some very important dignitaries including Ministers of State and Members of the Diplomatic Corps amongst others.
Accra, Sept. 02, GNA - Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah was voted the "SWAG Onetouch Sports Personality of 2006" at the Association's 32nd Awards Night, which came off last Saturday at the Banquet Hall of the State House.
Appiah, who is said to have contributed immensely to the success of the senior national team in all competitions including their maiden appearance at FIFA World Cup in Germany and the African Cup of Nations in Egypt rose above his deputy, John Mensah and long jumper Ignatius Gaisah for the topmost award.
The Turkey based player was however absent but his mum, Comfort Afua Mortey received the converted prize on his behalf.
The well-attended event, dedicated to honour outstanding sportsmen and women within the year in review was spiced up with the presence of some very important dignitaries including Ministers of State and Members of the Diplomatic Corps amongst others.
The presence of most of the award winners including Black Stars defender John Mensah , who flew down from Rennes, France made the ceremony a befitting one for the nation's Golden Jubilee Independence Anniversary and was beamed live by Accra-based Metropolitan Television (Metro TV).
In his opening remarks, Mr Ackah Anthony, President of the Association urged Government to build more stadia and other sporting infrastructure to put the nation in a better position to host international major events in the immediate future.
Mr Anthony also commended the Patrons of the Association for their support towards the growth of the association especially their finance assistance, which he said has made the sports inky-fraternity very strong and firm in their activities.
He also commended the major sponsors, Onetouch and others for the support at making the event a success.
Professor Dominic Fobih, Minister of Education, Science and Sports who chaired the function on behalf of the President John Agyekum Kufuor said government has made provision for the construction of multi-complex Sports Halls across the country.
In all 25 awards were presented to various sports personalities with the Black Stars skipper picking the topmost award.
In the Footballer of the Year category, John Mensah pipped Black Stars team mates Appiah and Chelsea midfielder, Michael Essien in addition to grabbing a special Meritorious Award for his contributions to the national team.
SWAG also presented a Special Award to President Kufuor for his support towards the development of sports as well as the late James Oyebola, former World Junior Heavyweight Champion, who was shot a few weeks before the awards. The award was received on his behalf by his brother Kelly Oyebola.
Other sponsors of the event were Akosombo Textile Limited, Stanbic Bank Limited, Coca Cola Bottling Company Limited, Ghana International Airline, Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited, Bahmed Travel and Tours, T T Brother, Primex Ghana Limited, Aquafil Ghana Limited among others.
Below is the full list of award winners:
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