“Kurt Okraku is calling for VAR to be implemented in second round of GPL” – Alex Kotey

Referees Manager and VAR team leader for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Alex Kotey, has announced that GFA President Kurt Okraku is advocating for the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in the second round of the 2024/25 Ghana  Premier League, scheduled to begin in January 2025.

Last week, a FIFA delegation, featuring key experts Inokuchi Takaaki and Michael Bailey, visited Ghana to share their knowledge of VAR technology and its implementation processes.

In an exclusive interview, Kotey emphasized that Okraku is eager to see VAR integrated into the league to enhance officiating standards.

The GFA is currently awaiting FIFA’s official approval to move forward with the implementation of VAR in Ghana’s domestic leagues.