Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President, George Afriyie, has raised concerns over the standard of officiating in the ongoing 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.
After a promising start that saw increased fan attendance across venues, recent weeks have been overshadowed by questionable refereeing decisions and allegations of misconduct.
Speaking to Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Afriyie acknowledged the league’s strong opening but expressed worries about its current state.
“The Premier League started very well, and attendance increased at the various venues, but the allegations and poor officiating have soiled the integrity of the league, and it is worrying and concerning,” he said.
Afriyie urged league authorities to take decisive action, including a review of leadership within the Referees Management Committee.
“I don’t want to rate the league, but what I will say is that those running the league must sit up and do the right thing. I think that the GFA should consider changing the Chairman or Chairperson of the Referees Management Committee as part of the solution to dealing with poor officiating,” he added.
Despite the concerns, Matchday 21 fixtures are set to proceed as scheduled at their respective stadia.
