Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has expressed serious concern over what he describes as a worrying decline in refereeing standards during the ongoing 2025/26 Ghana Premier League campaign.
The season initially showed great promise, with a noticeable rise in fan turnout at match venues nationwide. However, that positive momentum has recently been dampened by a series of contentious officiating decisions, sparking widespread criticism among football stakeholders.
Speaking on Asempa FM, Afriyie admitted the league began on a strong note but lamented the negative impact of recent developments.
“The Premier League started very well, and attendance improved at the various venues. Unfortunately, allegations and poor refereeing decisions have compromised the integrity of the competition, which is deeply concerning,” he said.
While stopping short of rating the league’s overall performance, Afriyie urged those in charge to take responsibility and act decisively to restore confidence.
“I will not rate the league, but those managing it must sit up and do what is right,” he added.
As part of the solution, Afriyie suggested that the Ghana Football Association consider making changes at the top of the Referees Management Committee, including replacing its leadership, to address the recurring officiating issues.
Meanwhile, despite the growing controversy, matchday 21 fixtures of the Ghana Premier League are set to go ahead as scheduled at various stadia across the country.
