15
Apr
The football community in Ghana and beyond is mourning the loss of retired FIFA referee Richard Atifu, who passed away after being involved in a car accident. Atifu had the accident on Saturday 2nd April at Sege Junction on his way from a funeral at Ada Foh. He was confirmed dead at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital in Accra after almost a week of treatment. Atifu was a highly respected figure in the world of football refereeing, having officiated numerous high-profile matches both locally and internationally. He was considered one of the most experienced referees in Africa at the time…