The chairman of the referees committee of Saudi Arabia Football Federation (SAFF) Manuel Navarro has revealed that enhancing the capacity of referees is one of the many focuses of their partnership with the Ghana Football Association.
He said this after the two associations participated in a FIFA Referees Workshop held in Jeddah last week.
SAFF hosted the three-day event, focusing on enhancing refereeing standards and fostering knowledge exchange.
Ghanaian referees Bless Yao Selorm and Juliet Appiah participated alongside Saudi Pro League counterparts from May 2-4. The workshop was praised as beneficial by all involved.
Manuel Navarro, SAFF's Referees Committee Chairman, highlighted the workshop's importance in advancing the football ecosystem.
“This invaluable opportunity was part of the future-focused partnership that’s long stood between the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and Ghana Football Association.
“As we strive for growth, development, and excellence across the entire football ecosystem, refereeing is amongst our many primary areas of focus.
“This invaluable element of the beautiful game demands world-class talent with exceptional decision-making capabilities, as well as an inundated understanding of all refereeing aspects.
“By coming together to upskill some of our most distinguished and promising referees, we are laying new foundations for present and future generations from the Kingdom and Ghana to realise their vast potential and thrive.”