{
  "id": 6301922,
  "title": "Premier League match officials begin four-day training programme",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/premier-league-match-officials-begin-four-day-training-programme",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T16:56:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/premier-league-match-officials-begin-four-day-training-programme/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A four-day training programme for Premier League match officials commenced at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram following the opening weekend fixtures. The course, set to run until Thursday, September 10, 2026, comprises 28 Premier League referees, 28 assistant referees, five male FIFA referees, six assistant FIFA referees, four female FIFA referees, five Catch Them Young referees and assistants, as well as five Support Premier Assistant Referees. The initiative aims to bolster the officials' technical skills, decision-making capabilities, and overall performance as they gear up for the new football season. The training sessions encompass key areas such as the most recent changes to the Laws of the Game, offside rules, handball decisions, and handling tactical fouls. By the end of the four-day course, the officials are expected to possess the latest knowledge and practical skills necessary to manage matches with efficiency, consistency, and confidence during Ghana's domestic football season.",
  "summary": "A comprehensive four-day training programme for Premier League match officials is underway at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram following the opening round of fixtures over the weekend. The intensive course, which began on Monday, September 7, will run until Thursday, September 10, 2026. The participants include 28 Premier League referees, 28 Premier … The post Premier League…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}