Excitement is building for this year’s MTN FA Cup final between Nsoatreman and Bofoakwa Tano, set to take place at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Sunday at 6 p.m. But what makes this match even more special is the fact that it will be officiated by an all-female referee team.
FA Cup Chairman Wilson Arthur has expressed his confidence in the team, stating that their performance will be “top-notch.” The main referee for the big day will be FIFA Referee Rita Boateng Nkansah, who will be supported by FIFA Referees Alice Farizua Chakule and Patricia Kyeraa as Assistant Referees 1 and 2, respectively. The fourth official appointment goes to Juliet Appiah, another FIFA Referee, while FIFA/CAF Match Commissioner Naa Odofoley Nortey will oversee the entire match.
The winner of the final will not only have the honor of lifting the MTN FA Cup trophy but will also represent Ghana in the CAF Confederation Cup. “For the first time, we are fielding an all-female referee team, and I assure you, their performance will be top-notch,” Arthur said, expressing his confidence in the team.
Fans can expect an exciting and historic match between Nsoatreman and Bofoakwa Tano, with the added bonus of witnessing history being made with an all-female referee team taking charge. Don’t miss out on what promises to be a thrilling event at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium this Sunday.