Referee Awal Moahmmed has been named to take charge of Ghana’s biggest match of the season between giants Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko.
Despite being recognised as one of the country’s best referees, Mohammed was at the end of some vitriolic attacks from Kotoko during an off-season tournament in July.
Mohammed will be assisted by A.S. Malik and Tanko Ganiyu with William Agbovi acting as the fourth official in Sunday's Premier League's topliner game.
Kotoko pulled no punches in their assessment of referee Mohammed for ordering two missed spot-kicks to be re-taken in July’s President’s Cup game against Berekum Cheslea.
The club have received the flak for boycotting the medal and trophy presentation ceremony under the watch of Ghana vice president John Mahama at the Accra Sports Stadium .
Mohammed received thumbs up from many of his colleagues in the profession following his decision to take the bold decisions.
He ordered for two of the penalties to be re-taken by Berekum Chelsea after they were missed; a decision which did not go on well for the players, officials and fans of Kotoko.
The referee judged that Aboulaye Soulama, goalkeeper of Kotoko had moved from his line before the two kicks were taken. TV Replays backed the referee’s claims.
However, Premier League Assistant Referee Eric Owusu Mensah praised the confidence of Mohammed and his assistants that day.
Mohammed’s strong performance on the day will firmly establish him as one of the best referees in the country.
Below is the list of referees and assistants for match-day-7 of the Glo Premier League this weekend:Saturday, November 19
Match: Mighty Jets vs. Wa All Stars
Venue: Accra Sports Stadium
Referee: Joe Baffoe
Assistant 1: Richard Appiah
Assistant 2: Osei Agyemang4th Referee: Samuel Sukah
Sunday, November 20
Match: AshantiGold vs. Tema Youth
Venue: Len Clay Stadium
Referee: Samuel Gyasi
Assistant 1: Agyeman Dua
Assistant 2: Isaac Boadi
4th Referee: Charles Nii Tagoe
Match: Bechem Utd. vs. Medeama
Venue: Bechem ParkReferee: E.R. Biney
Assistant 1: T.O. Kankam
Assistant 2: K. Sarfo Adade
4th Referee: Patrick Kyeremanteng
Match: Heart of Lions vs. LibertyVenue: Kpando Park
Referee: O.B. Amankwah
Assistant 1: Isaac Bassaw
Assistant 2: Isaac Eghan
4th Referee: Franklin Cobbina
Match: Berekum Arsenals vs. Aduana
Venue: Golden City Park
Referee: Jonathan Tetteh
Assistant 1: Robert Dodoo
Assistant 2: E.O. Ankrah
4th Referee: Reginald Lathbridge
Match: Hearts of Oak vs. Asante Kotoko
Venue: Accra Sports Stadium
Referee: Awal Mohammed
Assistant 1: A.S. Malik
Assistant 2: Tanko Ganiyu
4th Referee: William Agbovi
Match: Wassaman vs. Dwarfs
Venue: Sekondi Sports Stadium
Referee: Daniel Offei
Assistant 1: Abigail Sowah
Assistant 2: William Okoampa
4th Referee: Sumaila Ibrahim
Match: Edubiase vs. Chelsea
Venue: Gyemfis Park
Referee: Charles Dowuona
Assistant 1: S.V. Hammond
Assistant 2: Kofi Asare
4th Referee: Fred Andoh