The Referees Manager of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Alexander Kotey, says he hopes to see a Ghanaian referee officiate the final of the FIFA World Cup in the future.

‎Kotey described the ambition as bold but achievable, stressing that Ghana has the talent required to compete at the highest level of international refereeing if the right development structures are put in place.

Speaking to GFA media, he said the vision goes beyond the current group of referees and includes grooming a new generation of officials capable of reaching football’s biggest stage.

“I want to produce a Ghanaian referee capable of officiating a FIFA World Cup final. It is an ambitious target, but one I believe is achievable,” Kotey said.

He added that the goal would be pursued whether it comes from the current pool of officials or a new generation of referees being developed through improved training and mentorship.

“If it doesn’t come from the current crop of FIFA referees we have, then I’m confident it will come from the next generation. Either way, we will get there,” he added.

At present, Ghana’s leading international referee is Daniel Laryea, who was part of the officiating team at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

The GFA hopes that continued investment in referee training and development will help Ghana produce officials capable of representing the country at major international tournaments, including the World Cup.