GFA Shortlists Coaches, Players For April Awards
Three coaches and four players who excelled in the Ghana Premier League in the month of April have been nominated for the NASCO Coach and Player of the Month Award.
After a review of performances for the month of April, the following coaches, Medeama’s Yaw Preko, Samuel Boadu of Accra Hearts of Oak, and WAFA’s Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum were shortlisted for the award.
The three coaches led their respective sides to secure impressive results in the month of April 2021.
Yaw Preko (Medeama SC)
Total matches played – 4
Wins – 3
Draw – 0
Loss – 1
Total points – 9
Samuel Boadu (Hearts of Oak SC)
Total Matches played – 4
Wins – 2
Draw – 1
Loss – 1
Prosper Narteh Ogum (WAFA SC)
Total Matches played – 4
Wins – 2
Draw – 1
Loss – 1
Also on the field of play, a remarkable display by the following players in the league have them in contention for Nasco player of the month for April.
Stephen Amankonah (Berekum Chelsea)
The Berekum Chelsea attacking midfielder scored twice in April to take his goal tally to 8. He has been a key player for the Blues who are currently lying 13th on the league log. The 21 year old won one MVP award in the month of April.
Benjamin Tweneboah (Aduana Stars)
Tweneboah joined Aduana Stars from Elmina Sharks in February and has been a key player for the Dormaa-based club. His impressive form saw him score two goals in April and also win an MVP award.
Abdul Basit (WAFA)
The 18-year old’s got the winner for his side when he scored his second goal of the month in the 5-goal thriller between WAFA and Berekum Chelsea. Having made his mark in the WAFA squad, Basit has also won the MVP award in two consecutive matches.
Hans Kwofie (Legon Cities)
The experience forward added two more goals to his tally in the season. With 9 goals so far this season, the Legon Cities forward is currently the third most prolific scorer in the Ghanaian topflight. He also won one MVP in April.
Both winners, expected to be announced on Friday, May 14, 2021, will receive a NASCO Television set and a personalized trophy each.