Referees from the Southern Sector have undergone a rigorous fitness test in Koforidua as part of the Association’s preparations for the 2026/27 football season.
The fitness examination forms part of the mandatory assessment process for match officials seeking to qualify for appointments in the upcoming season.
The exercise followed the written examination conducted in Koforidua, with referees now required to demonstrate the physical fitness and endurance necessary to meet the demands of modern football officiating.
The assessment is designed to evaluate the officials’ speed, endurance and overall physical readiness, ensuring that referees are capable of maintaining the required levels of performance throughout matches.
The fitness test is one of several requirements that referees must satisfy before they can be cleared for appointments. Participants will also undergo other technical and professional assessments as the GFA Referees Department works to finalise the list of qualified officials for the new season.
The ongoing assessment programme reflects the Ghana Football Association’s commitment to improving refereeing standards through regular education, testing and physical conditioning.
The Association has continued to invest in referee development, with nationwide examinations and fitness tests forming an important part of its efforts to ensure that match officials are adequately prepared for the demands of domestic competitions.
The Koforidua exercise is part of a wider nationwide assessment programme covering referees across Ghana’s various sectors. The process is expected to produce a pool of technically sound, physically fit and professionally prepared match officials for the 2026/27 football season.
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