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Daniel Laryea selected for U-17 World Cup in Indonesia
Daniel Laryea from Ghana has been selected as one of the 18 Video Assistant Referees (VAR) for the forthcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023. This was announced by the FIFA Referees Committee on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
Laryea, an outstanding FIFA referee, has loads of experience spanning 9 years both locally and abroad joins 10 other African referees and Assistant referees from Africa at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia.
Laryea is part of the 18 referees and 36 assistant referees for the forthcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023. In addition, 18 video match officials have been appointed for this tournament. These referees will undergo preparations ahead of the tournament.
The preparations for this important youth competition will focus on a wide range of topics, such as their reading and understanding of the game, teamwork, and the importance of obtaining the best position or angle – being in the right place at the right time – to make the correct decision.
The selected match officials will participate a few days before the tournament kicks off in a final preparation seminar, reviewing and analysing video clips of real-match situations, and taking part in practical training sessions with players, which will be filmed to enable participants to receive instant feedback from the instructors.
The FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 will take place between 10 November and 2 December 2023.
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Rospak FC narrow gap with Zone Two leaders Swedru All Blacks after hard fought win
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Rudolf Junior Mensah opened the scoring for Swedru All Blacks in the 29th minute, but Joseph Ntow Ansah equalized for Sekondi Rospak FC just before halftime.
Stephen Anthony Kofi sealed the win for the home side with a penalty kick two minutes into the second half. The defeat marks Swedru All Blacks’ second consecutive loss, leaving them just a point ahead of Sekondi Rospak FC.
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Hafiz Alhassan scored the opener in the 43rd minute, while Godfred Eshun sealed the win with a stoppage-time goal. The victory propelled Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs to third place in the league table with 37 points.
Meanwhile, King Faisal and PAC Academy played out a goalless draw in a thrilling encounter at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
Despite numerous scoring opportunities, neither team could find the back of the net.
King Faisal’s Michael Osei was named player of the match. The draw left King Faisal with 27 points, seventh in the league table.
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Hohoe United defeat Na God FC to maintain four-points lead in Zone Three
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Sena Ati scored the decisive goal in the 58th minute, following a goalless first half as Hohoe United remain atop the Zone Three table with 45 points.
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