GFA have settled last year’s referee allowances- Nana Sarfo Oduro

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council Member Nana Sarfo Oduro has revealed that the organization has settled all referee payments from the previous season but acknowledged pending payments for 10 matches in the current season.

The poor remuneration and working conditions have raised concerns about the long-term sustainability of refereeing in Ghana and also threatens the quality of officiating in the various Ghanaian football leagues.

In an update on the GFA’s financial obligations, Sarfo Oduro assured stakeholders that the association has payed referees with only ten games left and is committed to addressing the outstanding debts promptly.

“We have settled last year’s referee payments, but we still have pending payments for 10 matches,” he disclosed on Asempa FM’s sportsnite.

Asked on whether the GFA is willing to increase the pay of the referees, Sarfo Oduro revealed the FA will do that if more sponsors come on board.

“The FA will be ever willing to do that based on the availability to pay and if we have good sponsorship.” He added.

Fifteen games have been played so far in the Ghana Premier League.