For one year now, division one referees and referees for the FA Cup have not even received 1 cedi – RAG Chairman, George Saijah
Referees Association of Ghana (RAG) George Saijah, has raised concerns over the financial challenges facing referees officiating in Ghana’s lower divisions.
Speaking on Kessben TV, Saijah claimed that Division referees and referees for the FA Cup have not received even one cedi in payments for the past year.
The actual number of weeks owed for Division 1 referees is 22 weeks outstanding, and for the MTN FA Cup, nothing was paid to referees for the entire 2025/2026 season.
Out of a total of 30 weeks, the GFA paid only 8 weeks. They owe Division 1 referees 22 weeks.
Saijah’s comments have renewed attention on the welfare of referees in the lower divisions and the need for timely payment of officiating allowances.
The situation, if unresolved, could further affect the morale and welfare of referees who play an important role in the administration of football in the country.
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