Mohammed Kudus Wins Back-to-Back Ghana Footballer of the Year Award

Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus has solidified his place in the nation’s football history by securing the 2024 Footballer of the Year award at the Ghana Football Awards. This victory marks his second consecutive year claiming this esteemed title.

The West Ham United star faced formidable competition from fellow Ghanaians Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Leicester City), Osman Bukari (Crvena Zvezda), and Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao), but he ultimately emerged victorious.

Kudus’s 2023/24 season was outstanding. In his debut year with the Hammers, he recorded an impressive 14 goals and 6 assists across 45 appearances. His impact was also felt on the European stage, where he helped propel West Ham to a UEFA Europa League quarter-final finish, contributing an additional 5 goals.

Here is a complete list of the award winners:

  • Footballer of the Year: Mohammed Kudus (West Ham United)
  • Women’s Footballer of the Year: Jennifer Kankam Yeboah (ZED FC, Egypt)
  • Men’s Coach of the Year: Nurudeen Amadu (FC Samartex)
  • Women’s Coach of the Year: Yussif Basigi (Hasaacas Ladies/Black Princesses)
  • Odartey Lamptey Future Star Award: Abdul Aziz Issah (Dreams FC)
  • Goalkeeper of the Year: Kofi Baah (FC Samartex)
  • Home-based Footballer of the Year (Male): Emmanuel Keyekeh (FC Samartex)
  • Home-based Footballer of the Year (Female): Abdulai Mukarama (Hasaacas Ladies)
  • Goal of the Year: Mohammed Kudus (West Ham United)
  • Best Ghanaian Club CEO: Richard Duah Nsenkyire (Samartex)
  • Male Team of the Year: FC Samartex
  • Female Team of the Year: Hasaacas Ladies
  • Most Vibrant Club on Social Media: Dreams FC
  • Special Fan(s) of the Year: Casfordians
  • Special Awards: The Black Challenge
  • Thumbs Up Award: Gold Fields & MTN Ghana
  • Living Legend Award: Nanasam Brew Butler & Adjoa Bayor

Written by Silas Boahene

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Published on June 30, 2024