The Ghana FA says it has made enormous improvements to refereeing through training, capacity building, and performance-based appointments, with additional welfare benefits for match officials before the 2025/26 season.
GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku said the Association had invested in technology and inclusivity programmes to strengthen the refereeing department while speaking at the 31st Ordinary Congress in Pampram on Tuesday.
“Over the past year, we have strengthened refereeing through significant investments in training, capacity building, and performance-based appointments,” Okraku said. “We have integrated video analysis into our training tools, increased female participation, and nurtured young officials through the ‘Catch Them Young’ initiative, supported with essential officiating materials.”
Okraku revealed better working conditions for referees in the GPL, DOL, and WPL for the upcoming season.
“All 280 referees will now benefit from comprehensive insurance that covers group life, critical illness, permanent disability, medical expenses, and employees’ compensation,” he said. “This policy also extends to spouses, children, and parents, with additional funeral support.”
The GFA will offer comparable insurance benefits to commissioners beginning in the 2026/27 season.
Simeon-Okraku stated that these actions are part of the Association’s larger plan to enhance officiating, support referees, and boost confidence in Ghanaian football.