Impressive lineup expected for maiden National Player Awards

A countless array of superstars are expected at the maiden edition of the Shields National Player Awards on Friday.

The event which is being organized by Proton Sports Service and supported by the Ghana FA and the Retired National Footballers Association of Ghana (RENFAG) is aimed at awarding players that have donned the national team jersey with distinction in the various ranks and divisions.

Amongst the host of distinguished personalities expected to grace the occasion which will be held at the State Banquet Hall included former French captain Marseille Desailly, a host of Black Stars players (both current and old generation), Ghana FA big wigs with President Kwasi Nyantakyi leading the charge, beauty queens of almost all the tertiary institutions in Ghana and distinguished members fom corporate Ghana.

The event will offer a rare opportunity for the younger generation to interact and get exclusive history lessons from the older generation while they are also treated to the modern trends by the young.

The highlight of the event will however be the awarding of various personalities and groups for their selfless contribution to the development of Ghana football.

NOMINATIONS FOR MAIDEN NATIONAL PLAYERS AWARDS

SPECIAL AWARDS

Akweiteh Armah

Frankline Crenstil

Emmanuel Quarshie

E.E De Graft

James Adjei

Abekah Ankrah

ACTIVE PLAYERS

BLACK STARLETS

Most Valuable/Outstanding Player: Isaac Afoakwah, Jacob Apau

Most Dedicated: Abdul Baba Rahman, Nana Boateng

Top Scorer: Nasiru Mohammed

BLACK SATELLITES

Most Valuable/ Outstanding Player: Richmond Boakye-Yiadom, Afriyie Acquah, Karim Alhassan

Most Dedicated: Sumaila Rashid, Frank Acheampong, Afriyie Acquah

Top scorer: Richmond Boakye-Yiadom

BLACK METEORS

Most Valuable/ Outstanding Player: Daniel Agyei, Richard Impong, Rashid Sumaila

Most Dedicated: Mahatma Otoo, Rashid Sumaila, Daniel Agyei

Top scorer: Mahatma Otoo

CHAN TEAM

Most Valuable/ Outstanding Player: Godfred Saka, Yaw Acheampong, Alfred Nelson

Most Dedicated: Edmund Owusu-Ansah, Abdul Basit, Stephen Adams

Top scorer: Bismark Idan

BLACK STARS

Most Valuable/ Outstanding Player: Richard Kingson, Asamoah Gyan, Andre DedeAyew

Most Dedicated: Stephen Appiah, Anthony Annan, Richard Kingson

Top scorer: Asamoah Gyan

BLACK MAIDENS

Most Valuable/ Outstanding Player: Beatrice Sesu, Linda Addai, Sherifatu Sumaila

Most Dedicated: Cynthia Boakye-Yiadom, Grace Adams, Felicia Djabah

Top scorer: Rita Okyere

BLACK PRINCESSES

Most Valuable/ Outstanding Player: Mercy Myles, Cynthia Adobea, Janet Egyir

Most Dedicated: Portia Boakye, Edem Atovor, Elizabeth Addo, Rosemary Ampem

Top scorer: Elizabeth Cudjoe

BLACK QUEENS

Most Valuable/ Outstanding Player: Agnes Aduako, Portia Boakye, Safia Abdul-Rahman

Most Dedicated: Aminatu Ibrahim, Florence Okoe, Leticia Zipki

Top scorer: Agnes Aduako (5 goals)