Harrison Afful beat off competition from fellow Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan and his deputy Andre Ayew teammates  to be named the 2014 Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Footballer of the year held at the State Banquet Hall yesterday.

The Colombus Crew right who was absent at the awards night was duly represented by Cooperate Manager of Hearts of Oak Joe Addo who received the award on his behalf.

His contribution to Esperance de Tunis sterling performances in 2014 coupled with his man of the match display against Germany in the FIFA World Cup propelled him to the award.

The former Kotoko man who joined MLS side Columbus Crew in the summer has already made his mark in the United States claiming the man of the match accolade in one of his sides’ games.

Other winners on the night were;Jennifer Cudjoe who claimed Female Footballer of the year while Augustine Okrah claimed the Premiership Player of the year for 2014.

Other award winners:
Discovery of the year: Martha Bissah

Promising Star of the Year: Sharon Akwei

Amateur Boxer of the Year: Umar Abdul Walid

Professional Boxer of the year: Richard Commey

Judoka of the Year: Razak Abugri

Tae-Kwondo Player of the Year: Sharon Akwei

Hockey Player of the year: Elizabeth Opoku

Atlethe of the Year: Martha Bissah

Coach of the Year: Isaac Nii Odartey Lamptey

Dedication and Valour: Ali Jaraah

Referee of the Year: J.O Lamptey

Special Awards:

Edmund Zankoh

Anthony Baffoe

Magnus Rex Danquah

Akolya Pattel

McDan Ghana Limited

Dwadifo Adanfo

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