Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has made a significant announcement regarding the support provided to referees in regional matches.
Speaking at the GFA’s Congress in Kumasi, Okraku expressed the association’s commitment to easing the financial burden on clubs by facilitating the payment of referee fees.
Okraku revealed that a sum of GHS300,000 will be invested in supporting the payment of referees in regional matches.
This initiative aims to alleviate the financial strain on clubs and ensure fair compensation for the referees’ services.
By taking this step, the GFA demonstrates its dedication to enhancing the integrity and smooth operation of regional matches by providing the necessary financial support to referees.
“We will invest GHS300,000 to help in the payment of referee fees in regions. Clubs don’t have to take the burden alone,” Okraku stated.
The Congress, held at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), saw Okraku address various issues and make promises that were well received by stakeholders in attendance.
However, Okraku also emphasised the importance of protecting Ghanaian football and highlighted the efforts made by him and the Executive Council to restore its reputation and revitalize the national football brand.
“I’m not interested in destroying the brand, Ghana football. If indeed you love Ghana football, you should be interested in building the brand and not being destroyed.
“When we took over, this brand was badly damaged,” Okraku asserted.
He further underlined his commitment to strengthening the sport’s foundation and ensuring its long-term growth and success.
The Congress provided an opportunity for stakeholders to unite in their efforts to support and develop Ghana football, with Okraku’s announcement regarding referee payments reflecting the association’s dedication to fair play and the sustainable development of the sport.