Officials from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) are set to hold discussions with representatives from FIFA on implementing Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in Ghana. Scheduled for October 31 to November 1, 2024, the meeting will focus on assessing Ghana’s preparedness to introduce VAR in its football leagues, an essential step towards enhancing match officiating and aligning with global standards.

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FIFA's team, headed by VAR specialists Inokuchi Takaaki and Michael Bailey, will review the country's capacity to implement the technology, including meeting FIFA’s Implementation Assessment Approval (IAA) requirements, which are mandatory for any FIFA Member Association seeking VAR integration.

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Key GFA representatives, including Alex Kotey, head of Referees and VAR project lead, along with VAR instructor Emmanuel Aglago and head of legal affairs Marian Mensah, will be in attendance. If FIFA’s approval is granted, it would pave the way for VAR to be introduced in the Ghana Premier League, addressing ongoing concerns about officiating quality in local matches.

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