Twenty-two referees from Ghana have received FIFA badges for the 2025 football season. The badges were awarded at a short ceremony held at the Ghana Football Association (GFA) headquarters in Accra on January 21, 2025.Each year, FIFA gives badges to top-performing referees based on their performance in the previous year and their results in the FIFA Test.

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This year, the group includes 10 center referees, 10 assistant referees, one futsal referee, one beach soccer referee, and one video assistant referee (VAR).Out of the 22 referees, 12 are men and 8 are women, showing Ghana's growing presence in international refereeing.

President Kurt Okraku congratulated them and reminded them that they represent Ghanaian football on the world stage.“Your

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performances have justified the trust CAF and FIFA have in you. This recognition reflects your dedication and excellence,” he said while urging them to aim even higher.During the ceremony, officials discussed the challenges referees face and stressed the need to maintain high standards. GFA General Secretary, Prosper Harrison Addo, emphasized the importance of consistent performance, as FIFA reviews the badges every year.

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President Kurt Okraku, General Secretary Addo, and Referees Appointment Committee Chairperson, Christine Enyonam Zigah, handed out the badges. Other committee members and officials also attended the event.

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