Selorm Yao Bless, referee for the Ghana Premier League
The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has released the official list of Ghanaian referees eligible to officiate international matches during the 2025 football calendar year.
The list includes 10 center referees, notably 35-year-old Selorm Yao Bless, who has been a consistent figure in Ghanaian football in recent years.
Additionally, it features 10 assistant referees, one futsal referee, one beach soccer referee, and one Video Assistant Referee (VAR).
According to FIFA regulations, each Member Association (MA) must propose new referees or renew the appointments of existing ones on the FIFA list annually.
The Referees Committee of the Ghana Football Association nominates these referees and submits the list to FIFA for final approval. However, FIFA reserves the right to reject any nominee who does not meet its standards.
Approved referees are awarded FIFA badges, which are valid for the calendar year, from January to December.
The selected referees now bear the responsibility of upholding the integrity of the game while showcasing the quality of Ghanaian officiating on the international stage.
Their future re-nominations depend on their performance and adherence to FIFA’s high standards.
See the full list below:
FKA/MA
