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Meet Gideon Nii-Coffie, The Referee Who Officiated The 2022/23 Mtn Fa Cup Final Match.

Referees are responsible for enforcing the laws of the game and ensuring fair play during football matches.

They have the authority to make decisions on fouls, penalties, and other incidents that occur during the game.

Gideon Nii-Coffie officiated the FA Cup final between Dreams FC and King Faisal

Referees play a crucial role in football matches and are essential for maintaining fairness and sportsmanship on the field.

Gideon was assisted by Kofi Nyarko Bekai (Assistant I) and Mikaal-il Fauzan (Assistant II)

“The Referee’s Appointment Committee named Nii-Cofie as Centre referee for the just ended MTN FA Cup final between Dreams FC and King Faisal FC.

“He was assisted by Kofi Nyarko Bekai (Assistant I) and Mikaal-il Fauzan (Assistant II) with Maxwell Hanson as the 4th official.

Gideon Nii-Cofie has supervised six MTN FA cup Matches with twenty-five  yellow cards, one red card and one penalty.

The Division One League referee made the headline by putting up an excellent officiating.

In the history of the competition, Nii-Cofie becomes the only DOL referee to officiate the semifinal and final in the same season.

Referees are usually chosen based on their experience, performance, and reputation.

It is also worth noting that the selection of referees for major matches can sometimes be controversial, with fans and teams expressing their opinions on social media and other platforms.

Story by Naa Anyema Collison

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