Dean of the Law School at the University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA),
Professor Ernest Kofi Abotsi has told the world football governing body, FIFA
that transparency requires that FIFA publishes and republishes the full
circumstances under which a referee is compelled to consult the Video Assistant
Referee’ (VAR). Professor Abotsi indicated that unregulated discretion kills
competition everywhere. “Simple rules on transparency require that FIFA
publishes & republishes the full circumstances under which a referee is
compelled to consult the VAR! Unregulated discretion kills competition
everywhere,” he tweeted.
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This comes after Portugal were awarded a controversial penalty against Ghana in the thrilling Group H clash in Doha, Qatar in the ongoing World Cup tournament.
Many Ghanaians including the head coach of the Black Stars Otto Addo were disappointed with the contentious decision to award a penalty to Portugal on Thursday, November 24.
Moroccan-born American referee Ismail Elfath ruled in the 63rd minute that Mohammed Salisu fouled Ronaldo in the box, despite television replays showing otherwise. Despite strong requests from Ghana players, the referee refused to consult the VAR monitor.
“The referee awarded a penalty that was not a penalty, everyone saw it. “I asked if I could speak to the ref and was told he’s in a meeting and it’s not possible,” Otto Addo said.
Ronaldo’s goal put Portugal ahead, but Ghana’s fighting spirit paid off when Andre Ayew equalised. While Ghanaians were still celebrating, Portugal scored through Joao Felix, and it soon became 3-1 for the Europeans.
Substitute Osman Bukari gave Ghana hope with a close-range header, setting up a tense finish at Stadium 974.
Although “Dancehall King” Shatta Wale has found a great career in music, he regrets not becoming a Lawyer. The “On God” hitmaker shared this dream of his while speaking in an interview with BBC Africa. According to Shatta Wale, not becoming a Lawyer is his biggest regret, and although music has brought him fame and money, he still would have preferred practicing law. “What is your biggest regret,” he was asked in the interview to which he responded saying “that I didn’t become a lawyer.” Giving a reason why he hasn’t pursued his lawyer dreams yet, he said, “Yeah, I’m trying to make enough money.” The interviewer tried to remind him of what a fantastic musician he is, even if he hasn’t gotten the opportunity to pursue law to which he retorted; “I know but I wanted to be a lawyer though.”
Keep up the good work bro..@Jeneral
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