General News of Thursday, 15 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaian refereeing had once reached the very top, producing officials respected across Africa. Several referees were implicated in corruption, many were banned, and the reputation of Ghanaian officials took a severe hit. Watch highlights of Nigeria's penalty shootout defeat to MoroccoHis dedication gradually restored confidence, both in his abilities and in Ghanaian refereeing. By the time AFCON 2025 arrived, Laryea had proven himself ready for the continent’s biggest stage. But in Ghana, Laryea became something else that night: a symbol of how far Ghanaian officiating has come.

Source: GhanaWeb January 15, 2026 14:14 UTC