GFA must help educate football fans on laws of the game – Rtd. referee Wilson Sey
Retired referee Wilson Sey has urged the Ghana Football Association to help educate football fans on laws governing the game.
Mr Wilson was speaking to Accra based Class FM on the 21st anniversary of the May 9th disaster
He is of the view that football fans must be educated to know the laws and that will ensure they do not misbehave when a certain decision is made on the field by referees.
“They are not learning because we are not educating them, in education the referee Association can’t do it because they don’t have the funding to do it. It is costly, so the FA is in a good position to solicit for funds. Even if they can’t do that, they need to attach some retired referees to the clubs to educate them.”
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The 21st anniversary of the May 9th disaster was observed yesterday.
The unfortunate incident occurred on Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at the Accra Sports Stadium, where 127 football fans died after a stampede at the ground.
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The incident happened during a league match between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko when spectators had to scramble their way out of the ground as they sought relief from tear gas canisters that were being fired at them by police officers seeking to control angry spectators.
Every year, victims of the disaster are remembered, where a wreath-laying ceremony usually happens at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Head Coach of Karela United Bismark Kobby Mensah has advised his players to stay aware from alcohol and women among others this off-season.
In an send off address to the team, Kobby Mensah charged them to be discipline as they go back to have their break before the football season resumes.
“The season has ended and as you head home, this is a time of rest not indiscipline. Not a time for food, alcohol and women. Time of rest, especially to players who stay up late on Tik Tok + other social media platforms.’
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Karela United finished the Ghana Premier League season as high as 4th on the table with 52 points.
The Ghana FA has announced September 9-12 as the kick-off date for the 2022-23 Ghana Premier League season.
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The new season will start on a Friday September 9 with matches played across the various league centers.
Fixtures for the new season will be released on Tuesday July 26, 2022 to enable clubs prepare adequately for the season.
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The Bureau of FIFA Council has given approval for qualified countries to proceed to the 2022 FIFA World Cup with 26 players.
This is contained in an official communique published on the website of the world football government.
The squad size of 26 will be an increase from the usual 23-man squad used by national teams at the mundial in the past editions.
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Find more from the FIFA statement on the new amendment below:
The Bureau of the FIFA Council – composed of the FIFA President and the six confederation presidents – has addressed a number of key topics and taken the following decisions:
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73rd FIFA Congress
The 73rd FIFA Congress will be held in Kigali, Rwanda on 16 March 2023. The 2023 FIFA presidential election will take place at the 73rd FIFA Congress, the call for which was approved by the FIFA Council during its meeting on 30 March 2022.
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Kigali already hosted a meeting of the FIFA Council in October 2018.
Amendments to the Regulations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
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Given the need to retain additional flexibility due to the unique timing of the FIFA World Cup 2022™ in the global calendar, as well as the broader context of the disruptive effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on squads before and during tournaments, the Bureau has decided the following: • The maximum number of players on the release list has been increased from 35 to 55. • The number of players to be included on the final list has been increased to at least 23 and a maximum of 26. • The final matchday at club level for the 23 to 26 players nominated on the final list will be 13 November 2022. • No more than 26 people (up to 15 substitutes and 11 team officials – one of these officials must be the team doctor) will be allowed to sit on the team bench.
Equipment Regulations for FIFA competitions
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Following an in-depth review of the 2015 edition of the FIFA Equipment Regulations, which considered best practices in football and selected sports industry regulations, whilst also taking into account relevant provisions of the Laws of the Game and other FIFA regulations, the Bureau has decided to apply changes for the 2022 edition. The updated Equipment Regulations are available on FIFA.com.
FIFA U-20 World Cup Indonesia 2023™
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In December 2020, as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bureau decided to cancel the 2021 edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup™ and appointed the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) to host the competition in 2023. Following discussions with the PSSI, as well as consultations with all confederations, the Bureau has confirmed that the tournament will be played from 20 May to 11 June 2023.
Credit: FIFA
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