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Former Ghana international Anthony Baffoe was named Sports Personality of the Year on Saturday by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana at their 42nd<\/sup>\u00a0Awards Night.<\/p>\nThe General Secretary of the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana was awarded for his role in international football administration and his contribution to the development of football in Ghana, particularly at the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG).<\/p>\n
He beat boxer Emmanuel Tagoe who won the International Boxing Organization (WBO) lightweight title to become Ghana\u2019s only world titleholder.<\/p>\n
In other awards, TP Mazembe star Solomon Asante claimed Footballer of the Year award for the vital role he played in the Congolese side CAF Confederation cup triumph \u00a0<\/p>\n
Most Promising Star of the Year went to Sandra Owusu Ansah but she missed out on the Female Footballer of Year to Priscilla Adubea.<\/p>\n
Ghana Premier League Player of the Year was given to Wa All Stars goalkeeper Richard Ofori beating Latif Blessing (last season’s PLB MVP and topscorer) and Kwesi Donsu of Medeama.<\/p>\n
MOST PROMISING STAR OF THE YEAR<\/b><\/p>\n
Sandra Owusu-Ansah (Black Maidens\/Black Princesses)<\/p>\n
FEMALE CLUB OF THE YEAR<\/b><\/p>\n
Ampem Darkoa Ladies \u2013 For winning the National Women\u2019s League for the first time.<\/p>\n
MALE CLUB OF THE YEAR<\/b><\/p>\n
Wa All Stars for winning the Ghana Premier League for the first time.<\/p>\n
DEDICATION AND VALOUR<\/b><\/p>\n
Godwin Attram \u2013 For dedication to Accra Great Olympics where he played a key role in the club\u2019s return to the Ghana Premier League in a dual role of Player\/Coach of the club during their successful stint in the Division One League.<\/p>\n
PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR<\/b><\/p>\n
Richard Ofori<\/p>\n
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