KASA 2024, held at the Grasscutters Arena on the night of May 5, brought together soccer stars, celebrities, and fans to celebrate the season's best players. Here's a breakdown of the event:
The Good:
- The Fifa-governed and Kalypo-sponsored awards ceremony was impeccably organized. Danny's decor added to the aesthetic appeal of the venue.
- The atmosphere was vibrant, with glowing lights, excellent sound, and delicious food.
- The event, a first of its kind, was a spectacle to behold.
- Performances by C Nortey, Derby Lyte, and Oh Joo captivated the audience, while Bernard the magician left everyone awestruck.
- The award plaques were beautifully crafted.
The Bad:
- Despite being dubbed the Kalypo All-Stars, many stars were absent from the event.
- Several soccer stars who did attend arrived late, extending the event's duration from the originally advertised 6 to 8 pm.
The Happiness:
- Despite the delayed start, patrons were delighted by the quality of food, performances, and awards.
- Danny was crowned the overall best player (Kalyp'dor), surpassing players like Akuffo Addo, who won multiple awards on the night.
- FIFA honored players who contributed significantly to the fraternity, including Ferdinand for originating the idea and Danny for his selflessness.
- Overall, the program was deemed a success.
List of Winners:
Best Defender: Emmanuel Odoom
Best Striker: Nana Amo Akomea (Akuffo Addo)
Best Winger: Nana Amo
Best Young Player: Kofi
Most Disappointing Player: Ferdinand
Best Old Player: Nana Amo
Best Midfielder: Danny
Assist King: Clemento Suarez
Hopeless Shooter: William Osei
Rivalry of the Year: Emma vs. Every Opponent
Outsider of the Year: Dr. Assan
Best Player (Kalyp'dor): Danny
Some players lost their awards due to their absence:
- Fidel lost the Fair Player award to the second most voted, Suarez.
- Alfred lost the Midfielder award to Danny.
- Elvis lost Outsider of the Year to Dr. Assan.
- Isaac, Fidel, and Edwin lost their respective awards due to cancellation.
- Isaac lost Best Winger to Akuffo Addo.
- Agudah lost Best Old Player to Akuffo Addo.
- Joseph lost his honorary award for being the organizer.
- Kalypo All Stars Awards was proudly sponsored by Superfam Network, with support from FIFA and Kalypo. Additionally, their play, "One Gallon," is set to premiere on May 25th.