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17.06.2012 Sports News

Adjei beats Baffour for the MVP award

By Joy Sports
Adjei beats Baffour for the MVP award
17.06.2012 LISTEN

Asante Kotoko's Daniel Nii Adjei was adjudged the Ghana Premier League Most Valuable Player on Saturday for the just ended 2011/2012 season.

The midfielder stunned the season's top scorer Emmanuel Baffour who was highly tipped to win a double on the night.

Also in contention for the prestigious award was Berekum Chelsea's leading striker Emmanuel Clottey.

Adjei, playing in his fourth season at the club, played a key role in Kotoko's title winning campaign.

The former Power FC player earned cash reward of US$ 2,500 (5,000 Ghana cedis).

Adjei's rival Baffour was confirmed Goal King for the 2011/2012 season after raking in 21 goals although he could not equal Ishmael Addo's 11-year-old record of 22 goals.

The 23-year-old pocketed US$ 2,500 (5,000 Ghana cedis) for the Golden Shoe Award.

He is on the verge of signing for South African Premier League Soccer side Mamelodi Sundowns who have reached an agreement with his local club.

Below are the rest of the award winners at the gala night held at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kumasi.

Best Defender
Awal Mohammed – Asante Kotoko
Best Goalkeeper
Robert Dabuo – Wa All Stars
Most Valuable Player
Daniel Nii Adjei – Asante Kotoko
Most Promising Player
Joshua Oninku – Tema Youth
Best Coach
Maxwell Konadu – Asante Kotoko
Goal-King
Emmanuel Baffour – (21 Goals)
Best CEO
Dr. K.K Sarpong – Asante Kotoko
Best Referee
William Agbovi
Best Assistant Referee
David Laryea
Best Behaved Supporting Group
(Wa) All Stars
Best PLB Cameraman
Emmanuel Offei
Best Match Commissioner
A. Arthur-Dadzie
Fair Play
Wa All Stars

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