Abagana Jose Nelson was crown the Best Sports Journalist of the year 2019 at the Ghana Journalist Association Awards night that took place at the GANASS HOTEL in the Upper East Regional Capital Bolagatanga.

The Head of Sports at GBC URA RADIO in Bolgatanga and the Public Relation Officer of Former Premier league side Bolga All Stars beat competition off his collegues in the media industry to win the maiden and first ever GJA awards in the Region.

He did not just win this award because of his porpularity but his work in the industry has contributed alot to the development of sports in the Region, also he is one of a kind when it comes to responding to latest development of sports news in the Region and the country as a whole, where he easily can connect to those that matter or those who have in depth knowledge on the trending issues. His choice of words and his language catches the attention of the general public whenever he is on air and he is a loved journalist to be with.

That is not all, he is also a writer and have done stories for Goal.com, FootballmadeinGhana.com and Ghanaweb.com.

Having been recognised by GJA as the best sports Journalist in Region alot is expected from the youngest Sports Journalist of the region.

By Aduko Cletus Essien