However, videos circulating online show an extraordinary scene: players and staff rushing onto the pitch, surrounding the referee, and demanding a review. In the unusual twist, the referee temporarily paused the game to consult a video on the phone, ultimately awarding the goal to Vision FC. Breakdown: How much Senegal made from their 2025 AFCON victoryThe incident has drawn attention because the Ghana Premier League does not currently allow VAR, making the “Phone Assistant Referee” moment both unprecedented and controversial. According to the GFA, the club failed to control members of their technical team and substitutes, who invaded the field and caused the disruption. The incident has sparked wider debates about crowd control, technical area conduct, and the pressures referees face in high-stakes matches in the Ghana Premier League.

Source: GhanaWeb January 21, 2026 21:46 UTC