Young Whistleblower Shines: 14-Year-Old George Abeka Mensah Named Best Referee at GFA Elite U-15 Championship

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On Aug 31, 2025

Fourteen-year-old George Abeka Mensah, a pupil of Besease Methodist Junior High School, has been honoured as the Best Referee of the Tournament at the GFA Elite U-15 Boys Colts Championship.

George’s calmness, confidence and fairness on the pitch won him the admiration of players, coaches and spectators alike. Despite his young age, he displayed remarkable maturity, consistency and a strong understanding of the laws of the game, setting a fine example for his peers.

His recognition not only highlights the rising standard of officiating at grassroots level but also reflects the Ghana Football Association’s commitment to nurturing young refereeing talent alongside players. George’s success story is expected to inspire many other youngsters who aspire to take up refereeing as a career in football.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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