President Mahama warns: Poor refereeing, match manipulation are destroying Ghana football

President John Dramani Mahama has raised serious concerns over poor refereeing and perceived match manipulation in Ghana football, warning that questionable officiating is destroying confidence in the Ghana Premier League, driving supporters away from stadiums and hurting club revenues.

Speaking at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, President Mahama said restoring confidence in refereeing and ensuring that matches are decided purely on merit must become a priority for the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the referees’ body.“I want the Referees Association of Ghana and the Football Association to work together to improve refereeing standards.