Jimmy Cobblah, coach of Great Olympics, faces scrutiny from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) following his contentious remarks regarding the officiating in their recent match against Nations FC on Friday, April 5, 2024.
After suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Nations FC at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, Cobblah accused referee Benjamin Sefah of bias, alleging that his decisions favored the home team, ultimately influencing the outcome of the game.
Expressing his frustration with the officiating, Cobblah asserted that the referee’s actions significantly impacted the match, stating, “The referee came to win for them. Right from the beginning, I came to the match commissioner. I told the fourth referee, look he (the center referee) has declared his intention too early. I mean unacceptable, unacceptable referee today.”
In response to Cobblah’s comments, the Ghana FA has initiated disciplinary proceedings, citing his remarks as constituting misconduct that tarnishes the reputation of the sport.
Formally charged by the GFA, Cobblah must provide a response to the allegations by Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as the football governing body addresses the issue of referee criticism within the sport.
