VAR too expensive for Ghana – Kurt Okraku

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku has disclosed that there are ongoing talks with FIFA for the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the local league.

Officiating has long been a problem of the Ghanaian leagues, especially in the Ghana Premier League and the National Division One League.

Amid the use of VAR in other jurisdictions to support the work of referees, the GFA says it is also exploring the possibility of bringing the technology to Ghana.

Unfortunately, Ghana FA boss Kurt Okraku says the challenge remains how expensive the VAR is.

“We are going through the process of using the VAR in our leagues. Our referees’ manager Alex Kotei has been at the forefront of dealing with FIFA and we are exploring the possibility of using the technology.

“But what is true also is that it’s too expensive,” Kurt Okraku told GTV Sports Plus.

As talks continue, it is likely the VAR will be in Ghana sooner than later.