Thomas Partey wins 2025 Ghana Footballer of the Year for the second time, after impressive performances for Arsenal.
The elites of Ghanaian football gathered at the Accra International Conference Centre on June 14, 2025, to celebrate excellence at the 2025 Ghana Football Awards. Thomas Partey was crowned the 2025 Ghana Footballer of the Year, marking his second win after first claiming the award in 2019.
Partey’s impressive performances for Arsenal, featuring in 35 Premier League games and scoring 5 crucial goals, solidified his selection over formidable contenders Antoine Semenyo and Iñaki Williams. Beyond his on-field brilliance, Partey was also recognized with the prestigious Football for Good Award, celebrating his profound philanthropic impact.
Partey’s Philanthropic Efforts
Partey shared the Football for Good Award with Brighton & Hove Albion defender Tariq Lamptey. Partey’s “Partey Foundation” initiatives have funded the construction of three new astroturfs in deprived communities and provided scholarships to over 100 young athletes. Lamptey was lauded for his consistent support for youth development programs in Accra, including recent donations of sports equipment valued at GHC 500,000.
Other Winners
Home-based Footballer of the Year: Razak Simpson (Nations FC), who also won Goal of the Year for his sensational 40-yard screamer against Hearts of Oak that went viral, garnering over 1 million views online. Simpson’s exceptional performances led Nations FC to a commendable 3rd place finish in the league.
Ghana Premier League Goal King: Stephen Amankona (Berekum Chelsea) with 18 goals in 28 appearances, marking his most prolific season to date.
Women’s Premier League Goal Queen: Mary Amponsah (Ampem Darkoa Ladies) with 25 goals in 20 matches, shattering the league’s previous scoring record set in 2022.
Female Footballer of the Year: Doris Boaduwaa for her crucial contributions to the Black Queens’ AFCON qualifiers, scoring 4 goals, and her dominant performances for Ampem Darkoa Ladies, registering 15 assists in the domestic league.
Men’s Team of the Year: Bibiani Gold Stars, who made history by clinching their first-ever Ghana Premier League title with a remarkable 72 points. Their ascent since their top-flight promotion in 2021 has been nothing short of phenomenal.
Women’s Coach of the Year: Abu Kassim (Police Ladies), who guided Police Ladies to an unbeaten record en route to securing the Women’s Premier League title. Their star player, Mary Berko, was also recognized as the Home-based Female Footballer of the Year.
Men’s Coach of the Year: Kwesi Appiah for his inspiring leadership of the Sudan national team, which saw them secure a historic qualification for the 2025 AFCON, defying expectations by securing their spot with a game to spare.
CEO of the Year: John Peter Amewu (Hohoe United) for his visionary leadership that transformed his club into a financially stable and community-focused entity, attracting significant local investment.
Most Vibrant Club on Social Media: Medeama SC, boasting the highest engagement rates among Ghanaian clubs on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, with an average of 500,000 weekly interactions.
Best African International: Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain) following a phenomenal season where he clinched the Ligue 1 title, the Coupe de France, and was a key player in PSG’s Champions League semi-final run, contributing 7 goals and 10 assists from defence.
Special Fan Award: Francis Yaw Frimpong-Pooley (posthumous) for his unwavering passion for Asante Kotoko, serving as an inspiration to fans nationwide.
The evening concluded on a high note, celebrating not just individual prowess but the collective vibrancy and growing stature of Ghanaian football.
