The owner and financier of New Edubiase United, Abdul Salam Yakubu, has called on club administrators to desist from bribing referees, stressing the importance of preserving the integrity of the game.
In recent times, both the Ghana Premier League and lower divisions have faced mounting criticism over poor officiating.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Salam Yakubu accused some club officials of attempting to manipulate match outcomes by influencing referees with bribes. He urged stakeholders to uphold fair play and protect the credibility of Ghanaian football.
“Club administrators bribe referees, and that is the problem of Ghana football,” he told Asempa FM.
“We are always trying to lobby referees to win our home games, and it’s because the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is not taking good care of the referees, but I believe that we, the club administrators, must stop lobbying referees for the interest of the game.
“We do that and sometimes even forget the main actors, who are the players,” he added.
Meanwhile, after a five-week break following the tragic passing of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Frimpong, also known as Nana Pooley, the Ghana Premier League is set to resume this weekend at various venues.