SWAG Awards: Mukarama crowned 2018 Female Footballer of the Year

Black Queens forward Mukarama Abdulai has been named the Female Footballer of the Year 2018 by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG).

The 16-year-old captained Ghana’s Black Princess to quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, scoring a record seven goals and winning the golden boot.

Her seven goals made her outright top scorer for Ghana in the history of the Women’s U-17 World Cup.

She also collected the Adidas Bronze Ball (third best player) behind Spain’s Claudia Pina and Nicole Perez of Mexico.

The Northen Ladies star enjoyed a stellar 2018 campaign in which she was shortlisted for CAF Women’s Best Player award.

Below is the full list of winners:

Sports Personality of the Year – Thomas Partey

Footballer of the Year (Male) – Thomas Partey

Footballer of the Year (Female) – Mukarama Abdulai

Professional Boxer of the Year – Richard Commey

Arm wrestler of the Year (Female) – Alberta Ampomah

Arm wrestler of the Year (Male) – Haruna Tahiru

Table Tennis Player of the Year (Male) – Derrick Abrefa

Table Tennis Player of the Year (Female) – Celia Baah Danso

Athlete of the Year – Janet Amponsah

Amateur Boxer of the Year – Jessy Lartey

Para Athlete of the Year – Frederick Assor

Coach of the Year – Boakye Danquah

Professional Golfer of the Year – Kojo Barnni

National Team of the Year – The Eagles (Rugby)

Prospect Of The Year – Hor Halutie

Hockey Player of Year (Female) – Mavis Boatemaa Berko

Hockey Player of the Year (Male) – Emmanuel Ankomah

Rugby Player of the Year (Female) – Rafatu Inusah

Presidential Award – Joe Lartey Snr.