Accra: Ghanaian football stars Thomas Partey and Doris Boaduwaa won the top footballer prize in the men's and women's categories, respectively, at the 2025 Ghana Football Awards. The awards gala held at the Accra International Conference Centre on Saturday, June 14, 2025, witnessed thriving Ghanaian footballers honored for their impressive outings both locally and internationally.
According to Ghana News Agency, Thomas Partey, who had a successful season for Arsenal, was adjudged Men's Footballer of the Year, surpassing fellow countrymen Antoine Semenyo and Inaki Williams to claim the coveted prize. This marks the third Footballer of the Year award for Partey, who remains a key player for the Black Stars as they aim to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Black Queens and Spartak Subotica striker Doris Boaduwaa received the top honor in the women's category following her standout season. The forward played a pivotal role in the Black Queens' qualification for the 2025 Women's African Cup of Nations, set to take place in Morocco next month.
Black Stars and Nations FC defender Razak Simpson took home the Home-based Footballer of the Year award, along with the Goal of the Season accolade for his stunning strike against Hearts of Oak in a week 21 encounter. Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare was named Goalkeeper of the Year after his impressive season, which earned him a call-up to the senior national team, the Black Stars.
Berekum Chelsea's Stephen Amankona and Ampem Darkoa Ladies' Mary Amponsah were recognized as top-scorers in the Ghana Premier League and Women's Premier League, respectively.
Below is the full list of award winners:
Footballer of the Year: Thomas Partey
Best African International Footballer: Achraf Hakimi of Morocco and PSG
Women's Coach of the Year: Police Ladies' Abu Kassim
Men's Coach of the Year: James Kwasi Appiah
Most Vibrant Club on Social Media: Medeama Sporting Club
Female Team of the Year: Police Ladies
Male Team of the Year: Bibiani GoldStars
Living Legend Award: Mr. Harry Zakkour, Mr. Herbert Mensah, and Mr. Ken Mensah
The Odartey Lamptey Future Star Award: Jerry Afriyie
Goalkeeper of the Year: Benjamin Asare
Best Club CEO of the Year: Hon John Peter Amewu
Women's Footballer of the Year: Doris Boaduwaa
Home-based Female Player of the Year: Mary Berkoe
Home-based Male Player of the Year: Razak Simpson
Special Fans Award: Francis Yaw Frimpong-Pooley of Asante Kotoko
Goal of the Year: Razak Simpson vs. Hearts of Oak