GPL: Match Officials for Matchday 18 Announced
The Ghana Premier League (GPL) enters Matchday 18 with exciting fixtures scheduled for January 25 and 26, 2025. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has released the list of match officials who will oversee the games to ensure professionalism and fairness.
On Saturday, January 25, 2025, Accra Lions will face Medeama SC at the University of Ghana Stadium. Maxwell Owusu will serve as the referee, with Alex Osam and Ali Timuah Baah as his assistants. Frankline Akumatey will be the fourth referee, and Christian Atsatsa will act as the match commissioner.
Sunday, January 26, 2025, will see Asante Kotoko take on Karela United at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Alphonso Atiapa has been appointed as the referee, supported by assistants Halilu Alhassan and Abdulai Abdul-Salam. Charles Bulu will be the fourth referee, while Adjiri Barnor will serve as the match commissioner.
Basake Holy Stars will host Hearts of Oak at the AAK II Sports Arena. Jacob Aduntera will officiate the game, with Gabriel Boateng and Sulemana Salaudeen as assistants. David Addaney has been named the fourth referee, and Felix Adjetey Sowah will serve as the match commissioner.
Bechem United will clash with Nations FC at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park. George Mawuli Vormawor will be in charge as the referee, assisted by Emmanuel Dolagbani and Bless Awadzi. Selorm Yao Bless will be the fourth referee, with Samuel Oduro Nyarko serving as the match commissioner.
Young Apostles will face Nsoatreman FC at the Wenchi Sports Stadium. Ayaaba Ibrahim has been appointed as the referee, with James Osafo and Alhassan Abdulai Gruugullo as assistants. Adaari Abdul Latif will be the fourth referee, while William Quaye will act as the match commissioner.
In another fixture, Berekum Chelsea will play Vision FC at the Golden City Park. Foster Bastiours will officiate the match, with Isaac Odoom and Micheal Alugmi assisting. Hassim Yakubu will serve as the fourth referee, and Annan Lomotey will be the match commissioner.
Heart of Lions will host Aduana FC at the Kpando Stadium. Moro Iddrisu will take charge as the referee, with Seth Abletor and Richard Nartey as assistants. The fourth referee will be Nii-Cofie Gideon, while Eugene Akornor will serve as the match commissioner.
FC Samartex will face Dreams FC at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena. Julian Nunoo will oversee the game as the referee, assisted by Kwesi Brobbey and Paul Atimaka. The fourth referee will be Laud Nettey, with James Oduro serving as the match commissioner.
Finally, Legon Cities will take on Goldstars FC at the University of Ghana Stadium. Gabriel Opoku Arhin has been appointed as the referee, with Roland Addy and Theophilus Akugre as assistants. Joseph Kwofie will be the fourth referee, and Alhassan Mohammed will act as the match commissioner.
With these crucial fixtures, fans can expect an intense weekend of football as teams battle for important points in the league. Match officials will play a vital role in ensuring the games are fair and competitive.