Accra Hearts of Oak SC star striker Daniel Afriyie Barnieh has been named as the best footballer in Ghana for the year 2021 by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG).
The Ghana U20 captain was named domestic Footballer of the Year at the 46th SWAG Awards on Friday night in Accra.
Barnieh led Black Satellites to win the U20 Africa Cup of Nations in March, scoring a brace in the final against Gambia.
After winning the U20 tournament, the teen striker played a pivotal role as Hearts of Oak won their first Ghana Premier League title in 12 years by scoring the winner against Kumasi Asante Kotoko SC.
Barnieh also scored five goals in the cup competition as he also helped Hearts of Oak win the MTN FA Cup to end the season with a double.