The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the match officials for Matchday Five of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League, with fixtures scheduled to take place from Thursday, October 1, to Sunday, October 4, 2026, at various venues across the country.
The appointments cover the nine scheduled league encounters, with referees, assistant referees, fourth referees, match commissioners and venue media officers assigned to supervise the matches and support their smooth organisation.
Asante Kotoko will host Karela United at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Thursday, October 1, to open the round, while the remaining fixtures will be played over the weekend.
The Matchday Five programme includes several interesting encounters, with Dreams FC facing Hearts of Oak, Aduana FC hosting Swedru All Blacks, and league leaders FC Samartex 1996 welcoming Young Apostles FC at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Asante Kotoko will take on Karela United at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi in the opening fixture of Matchday Five.
Laud Nettey has been appointed as the centre referee for the encounter, with Ali Timuah Baah and Isaac Asante serving as assistant referees.
Hassim Yakubu will act as the fourth referee, while Osei Koranteng has been named match commissioner. Micheal Akomeah will serve as the venue media officer, with the GFA cameraman listed as live coverage.
The appointment places the officiating team at the centre of preparations for the meeting between the two sides as they seek valuable points in the league.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Vision FC will face Goldstars SC at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema in the fixture scheduled for Saturday.
Ayaaba Ibrahim has been appointed as the centre referee, assisted by Joshua Agbo and Augustine Afful.
Mohammed Misbaou will serve as the fourth referee, while Ali Plato has been named match commissioner. Ebenezer Maw uena Amuzu will handle venue media responsibilities.
The encounter forms part of the weekend’s league programme, with both teams expected to compete for points as the season progresses.
Sunday, October 4, 2026
The remaining fixtures will be played on Sunday, October 4, with seven matches scheduled across different venues.
Dreams FC will host Accra Hearts of Oak at the University of Ghana Stadium.
Gideon Nii-Cofie has been appointed as the centre referee, with Roland Addy and Theophilus Akugre serving as assistant referees. Reginald Collins Amoah will act as the fourth referee, while Alex Azamati has been named match commissioner. Christian Osei Wusu will serve as venue media officer, with the GFA cameraman listed as live coverage.
Aduana FC will welcome Swedru All Blacks at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Park.
Nathan Anafo has been appointed as the centre referee, assisted by Sulemana Salau Deen and Micheal Alugmi. Jacob Aduntera will serve as the fourth referee, while Richard Iddrisu has been named match commissioner. Ampaabeng Vincent will handle venue media responsibilities.
Debibi United FC will take on Medeama SC at Debibi Presby Park.
Charles Bulu has been appointed as the centre referee, with Seth Abletor and Richard Nartey serving as assistant referees. Courage Ampofo will act as the fourth referee, while Kwasi Asante has been named match commissioner. Emmanuel Anafo will serve as venue media officer.
Port City FC will face Bechem United FC at the Nana Boamah Darko II Park in Kukurantumi.
Selorm Yao Bless has been appointed as the centre referee, assisted by Kofi Nyarko Bakae and Bill O dartey Wellington. George Mawuli Vormawor will serve as the fourth referee, while Ernest Laryea has been named match commissioner. Solomon A. Acheampong will handle venue media duties.
Heart of Lions FC will host FC AshantiGold at the Kpando Stadium.
Maxwell Owusu has been appointed as the centre referee, with Yahyah Ashiakwei Mensah and Ernest Awinbira Ayamga serving as assistant referees. Sumaila Nazeef will act as the fourth referee, while Micheal Ayeh has been named match commissioner. Eric Eli Adzie will serve as venue media officer.
Basake Holy Stars will welcome Berekum Chelsea FC at the AAK II Sports Arena.
Rustum Gameli Senorgbe has been appointed as the centre referee, assisted by Paul Atimaka and Ernest Akatey. William Agbovi will serve as the fourth referee, while Felix Adjetey Sowah has been named match commissioner. Richard Baffour Nkrumah will handle venue media responsibilities.
FC Samartex 1996 will face Young Apostles FC at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena in Samreboi.
Dr. Imoro Osman has been appointed as the centre referee, with Isaac Asante and Marvelous Amediole serving as assistant referees. Maxwell Hanson will act as the fourth referee, while Samuel Gyesi has been named match commissioner. John Mensah will serve as venue media officer.
Importance of the Matchday Five Appointments
The confirmation of the match officials forms part of the GFA’s preparations for another round of action in the Ghana Premier League.
The appointed referees and their assistants will be responsible for enforcing the Laws of the Game, managing disciplinary matters and ensuring that the matches are conducted fairly.
The fourth referees will assist with match administration and substitutions, while match commissioners will oversee the organisation of the fixtures and report on relevant incidents. Venue media officers will also support communication and media activities at the various match venues.
With nine fixtures scheduled across the country, Matchday Five is expected to provide another opportunity for clubs to improve their positions on the league table, build momentum and strengthen their campaigns.
League leaders FC Samartex 1996 will look to maintain their position when they face Young Apostles FC, while Hearts of Oak will travel to face Dreams FC in one of the round’s notable encounters.
The GFA’s announcement provides clubs, supporters and other stakeholders with the necessary information on the officials assigned to the matches ahead of the scheduled fixtures.
The appointments cover all nine listed encounters, with the league continuing its programme as teams compete for points in the 2026/27 season.
