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Sports News of Tuesday, 1 October 2019

Source: footballmadeinghana.com

Kurt Okraku explains ‘Catch Them Young’ refereeing policy

Kurt Okraku is seen as a strong contender in the GFA presidential race play videoKurt Okraku is seen as a strong contender in the GFA presidential race

GFA Presidential aspirant Kurt Okraku has proposed a number of reforms in his ‘Game Changing’ manifesto which was unveiled on 24th September, 2019 at the Ghana Exim Bank Auditorium in Accra.

One of the highlights of his vision was his plan for officiating in the country especially at the back of corrupt practices among referee of the local league which was uncovered by renowned investigative journalist Anas Aremayaw Anas in his Number 12 Documentary.

The Dreams FC boss said he will ensure that Ghanaian officials protect the integrity of the game by obeying fully all the provisions of the regulations on the Organization of Refereeing in Fifa Member Associations.

The experienced football administrator also proposed what he dubbed ‘Catch Them Young’ referee policy that will identify nurture and train youngsters interested in referring to officiate juvenile matches withing the localities.