[ 2014-01-06 ]

Nyantakyi, Kwesi Appiah awarded in Bechem
President Kwesi Nyantakyi has been awarded for his
exemplary managerial skills with the Ghana
Football Association that has earned Ghana major
triumphs.

Under his administration, the Black Stars have
qualified for three-straight World Cups, reaching
the quarter-finals in the 2010 edition.

The men's U-20 team became the first side from
Africa to win the World Cup and the women's U-17
side, the Black Maidens, who won bronze at the
2012 World Cup in Azerbaijan was the furthest by
an African side at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World
Cup.

The honour of 'Most Successful GFA President' was
bestowed upon him by the Bechem Traditional
Council and Top Kings Foundation on Saturday
during a special evening ceremony in Bechem, Brong
Ahafo Region.

Put together by Kingsley Owusu Achiaw, Owner of
Premier League side, Bechem United, the annual
awards rewards natives of Bechem for their
contributions to the community and the nation at
large.

Also on the list of persons who received awards at
the XIV edition of the ceremony were several
football people.

For being the first local to qualify the Black
Stars to the men's senior World Cup, coach Kwesi
Appiah picked an award.

His assistant, Maxwell Konadu together with
players Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan and Emmanuel
Agyemang Badu, who all hail from the Brong Ahafo
Region were also rewarded.

Abraham Boakye, popularly known as One Man
Supporter, was recognised for his contributions to
the national teams by way of mobilizing support.

Also players of Premiership side, Bechen United
were also handed awards.

Source - Ghana FA

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