The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced an improved financial package for Ghanaian referees for the 2025/2026 season.
According to the GFA, FIFA-accredited Ghanaian referees will now receive GH¢2,500 for each Ghana Premier League (GPL) game they officiate. Non-FIFA referees will be paid GH¢2,000 per game, while referees in the Division One League (DoL) and Women’s Premier League (WPL) will each receive GH¢1,000 per match.
Speaking at the 31st Ordinary Session of Congress on August 12, 2025, GFA President Kurt Okraku said the reviewed conditions demonstrate his administration’s commitment to improving the standards of local football.
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“Our referees will take centre stage in terms of their welfare going into the new season. The Executive Committee, having reviewed all operational needs, has approved new working conditions for our referees in the GPL, DoL, and WPL,” he stated.
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The GFA says this initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance local football and motivate referees to deliver top-quality officiating while reducing the incidence of poor decisions during matches.
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