Referees from the Southern Sector have undergone a rigorous fitness test in Koforidua as part of the Association's preparations for the 2026/27 football season. The fitness examination forms part of the mandatory assessment process for match officials seeking to qualify for appointments in the upcoming season. The exercise followed the written examination conducted in Koforidua, with referees now required to demonstrate the physical fitness and endurance necessary to meet the demands of modern football officiating. The fitness test is one of several requirements that referees must satisfy before they can be cleared for appointments. The process is expected to produce a pool of technically sound, physically fit and professionally prepared match officials for the 2026/27 football season.