Historic all-female referee team to officiate FA Cup final: Wilson Arthur promises top-notch performance

Published on: 20 June 2024

This year's final between Nsoatreman and Bofoakwa Tano 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. She will be supported by FIFA Referees Alice Farizua Chakule and Patricia Kyeraa, who will serve 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.

The highly anticipated FA Cup match between the two sides is set to take place at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Sunday at 6 p.m.