Referees from Ghana’s Northern Sector have completed their mandatory fitness assessment in Techiman as preparations continue for the 2026/27 football season.
The exercise forms part of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Referees Department’s pre-season evaluation programme aimed at ensuring that match officials are physically and technically prepared for domestic competitions.
The assessment brought together referees from the Northern, Upper East, Upper West and Bono Regions, who underwent a series of demanding physical tests after successfully completing their written examinations earlier in the evaluation process.
The fitness test is a compulsory requirement for all referees seeking appointments for the upcoming season. It is designed to measure key physical qualities including endurance, speed, agility and overall match readiness.
Officials who successfully complete the various stages of the assessment process will be considered for selection to officiate in competitions during the new football season.
The GFA says the evaluation programme is part of a wider effort to improve the standard of refereeing in Ghana through continuous training, education and capacity-building initiatives.
Beyond physical fitness, referees are also required to undergo technical assessments and meet other professional standards before receiving appointments.
The process is intended to ensure that only qualified and fully prepared officials are assigned to handle matches.
The successful completion of the Techiman exercise represents an important step for referees in the Northern Sector as they move closer to securing roles for the 2026/27 campaign.
Similar assessments are currently being conducted in other parts of the country as the GFA works to finalise its pool of match officials ahead of the start of the new season.
