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ERFA/RAG to engage Premier, DOL refs
The Eastern Regional Football Association (ERFA) and the Eastern Regional branch of the Referees Association of Ghana (RAG), have agreed to use the services of experienced referees from the Premier and Division One League (s) to assist in officiating in the upcoming football season.
The motive behind the agreement is to enhance officiating in the league, promote fair play and upgrade the standard of football in the region.
The ERFA believes that with fair officiating coupled with other measures, the second division league will be attractive for sponsorship from corporate bodies.
This decision came to light, after the Executive Council of the Regional Football Association (RFA) engaged leaders of the Eastern regional branch of the RAG to deliberate on measures to promote fair officiating in football in the region.
Out of the deliberations, the two bodies further agreed on a 25 percent increase of the Gh¢ 160.00 officiating fees paid to referees previously.
At the meeting, the leadership of the referees argued that, since 2016, they have maintained the same officiating fee of Gh¢160.00 and therefore needed an increment of 100 per cent of which the Executive Council rejected and rather proposed a 12 per cent increment due to the financial strength of clubs in the region.
However, upon further discussions, both parties concluded on a 25 per cent increment of the officiating fee.
The RFA also discussed how to ensure that promotion and demotion would be done so that the number of clubs participating in the division two league would be cut down from 74 clubs to 32 as directed by the Ghana Football Association (GFA). –GNA
Management of Asempa FM has issued a public apology to the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Kofi Adams, after wrongly quoting him in a recent publication about the selection of players for the Black Stars.
In a statement released by the station’s management, Asempa FM admitted that a quote card shared after Kofi Adams’ interview on Ultimate Sports Show on 13th October 2025 misrepresented his actual remarks.
According to the station, the error created a wrong impression that the Sports Minister was directly involved in selecting players for the national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“The wording on the artwork may have created a misleading impression. For clarity, the Honorable Minister stated that the final decision on player selection rests solely with the technical team, and he emphasized the importance of transparency and merit-based selection,” the statement said.
Asempa FM expressed deep regret for the misrepresentation and apologized to Kofi Adams and the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The management further assured the public that the station would take steps to ensure greater accuracy and care in its future communications.
“We hold Kofi Adams and his office in the highest regard and deeply regret any inconvenience or misunderstanding caused,” the statement concluded.
By: Jacob Aggrey
When Otto Addo took charge, Ghana sat fourth in Group I with just three points from two matches — a situation that seemed daunting for even the most optimistic fans. But what followed was one of the most remarkable turnarounds in African World Cup qualifying history.
Addo’s arrival brought renewed tactical clarity and belief. He restructured the team’s shape, redefined roles, and instilled discipline in both defense and attack. The results began to flow as Ghana went on an astonishing run of victories.
The coach’s calm leadership was crucial in restoring confidence to key players who had lost form. Veterans found new motivation, while youngsters flourished under his guidance, creating a perfect blend of maturity and energy.
Each win became a statement of intent — that Ghana was back. The team’s comeback victories over tough opponents like Mali and Central African Republic showed resilience and mental fortitude.
By the end of the campaign, the Black Stars had climbed from fourth to first, topping the group with 25 points and a +17-goal difference — a clear testament to Otto Addo’s transformational leadership.
This turnaround will go down in Ghana’s football annals as a story of hope, determination, and tactical brilliance that brought the nation back to the world stage.
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