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SWAG Honours Illustrious Sports Athletes
Last Saturday night was one for the celebration of sports excellence as over 30 athletes and sports officials were recognised and duly awarded for distinguishing themselves in the year 2025. The occasion marked the Golden Jubilee edition of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards.
Studies (UDS) football team.
Ayew with his award
The event was graced by illustrious personalities such as the Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, Gianni Merlo, the president of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS), and heads of sports writers associations from Nigeria, Togo, Benin, among others.
Mr Charles Osei Asibey (to his left), SWAG Vice Prez. madam Evelyn Nsiah Asare and other executives
the SWAG President’s Award
This year’s flagship Sports Personality of the Year award was presented to the football team of the University for Development Studies (UDS) for winning the 2025 FISU Universities World Football Tournament.
On the day when several active athletes were awarded, SWAG also took the opportunity to bestow ambassadorial titles on some retired athletes who performed at the highest level over the last 50 years. Honourees included:
- Margaret Simpson (Athletics)
- Azumah Nelson (Boxing)
- Abedi Ayew Pele (Football)
- Michael Essien (Football)
- Kwadwo Asamoah (Football)
- Stephen Appiah (Football)
- Samuel Osei Kufour (Football)
- Adwoa Bayor (Football)
- Alberta Sackey (Football)
The event was spiced with energetic performances from music icons, Stonebwoy and Fameye, adding vibrancy to the celebration of Ghanaian sports excellence.
By Andrew Nortey
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FOR patrons at a special thanksgiving concert held in honour of parishioners, benefactors and friends at the St. Monica Catholic Rectory at Fan Milk, Accra, Rev. Fr Bonaventure Kweku Quaidoo will continue to be seen as a man of many parts.
Usually seen dressed resplendently in his cassock, Rev. Fr. Bonaventure is known by the faithful as a preacher of the word despite his background in music.
But on this auspicious occasion, the Rector, Rev. Fr Bonaventure Kweku Quaidoo, assumed the role of a conductor of the Central Ceremonial Band of the Ghana Police Service.
In front of the band wielding the conductor’s baton, Rev. Fr Bonaventure conducted the band as they gave a rendition of some of the spiritual hymns of the faithful, thrilling the audience in the event under the theme “An Evening of the Performing Arts in Thanksgiving to Beloved Parishioners, Benefactors and Friends.”
It was attended by the clergy, parishioners and invited guests for an evening that blended sacred reflection with artistic performance.
The Chaplain-General of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Very Rev. Fr George Arthur, opened the programme with prayer, while the closing benediction was given by Very Rev. Fr. Isaac Ebo Blay, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Society.
A highlight of the evening was a classical performance by Dr Kyoung Ok Kim of the University of Ghana’s School of Performing Arts, who reinterpreted Ghanaian melodies to the delight of the audience.
Ordained in 1990, Rev. Fr Quaidoo is a trained musician and former member of the National Symphony Orchestra. Over the past 35 years, he has served in the dioceses of Tamale, Damongo and Accra, integrating music into his pastoral ministry.
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THE 41st Farmers’ Day was held last Friday in the Volta Region, honouring outstanding farmers that contributed immensely in the sustenance of the country’s food basket.
This year’s celebration was themed “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future”, reflecting the government’s emphasis on strengthening food systems, promoting local consumption, and building long-term resilience in the agricultural sector.
It was attended by the President, John Dramani Mahama, Minister of Agriculture, Mr Ernest Opoku, Regional Ministers and Paramount Chief of Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV.
The week-long observance began on December 1, at the Ho Sports Stadium with the official opening of the 2025 National Agricultural Fair.
An 82 year-old farmer, Mr Opanin Abraham Kwaku Adusei from Kwawu Odumase in the Afram Plains District of the Eastern Region, was adjudged the 2025 National Best Farmer.
President Mahama commended the farmers for their dedication and pivotal role in advancing the country’s agricultural sector.
The Minister of Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, also attributed the current food glut to innovation and resilience of farmers.
Established in 1985, Farmers’ Day has grown into one of Ghana’s most significant national events—celebrating the enduring contributions of farmers and fishers to the nation’s development and economic stability.
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