GFA President Kurt Okraku has admitted that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) owes referees and match commissioners but says steps are being taken to clear the arrears.

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His comments come in response to a warning from the Concerned Referees and Match Commissioners of Ghana (CRAMCOG), who have threatened to boycott the rest of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season over unpaid allowances.

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In a statement, CRAMCOG voiced their frustration over the GFA’s failure to pay referees for the past 21 weeks, saying the situation is unacceptable and must be resolved immediately.

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Reacting to the concerns, Okraku—who also serves as the Second Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF)—acknowledged the debt but assured that the GFA is making every effort to settle it.

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“We owe referees, but we’re working around the clock to fix it. When I’m done and gone, I want to be remembered for honesty. We’ve faced challenges due to unpaid funds from our broadcast partner, StarTimes, which has affected our cash flow.

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But we’re committed to ensuring referees are paid,” Okraku told Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show.

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Okraku also dismissed reports of a potential boycott, stressing that the GFA is committed to maintaining a positive relationship with the match officials.

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