Daniel Nii Laryea, a Ghanaian referee, has been making waves in the football world with his exceptional officiating skills. Here's a look at his impressive career.
Started refereeing at 17 in Ghana's lower divisions, he rose through the ranks to become a Ghana Premier League referee since 2012, handling top domestic matches. Some of his notable achievements include officiating the Ghanaian FA Cup final (Hearts of Oak vs Ashanti Gold), refereeing at the 2017 CAF U-17 Cup of Nations, and officiating the 2018 WAFU Cup of Nations.
He's also refereed multiple African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournaments (2018, 2020) and was selected as a referee for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). He's handled CAF club competitions, including CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup matches, and served as Assistant Video Assistant Referee (AVAR) for the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League Final.
Other highlights include being selected for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup, ranked among Africa's top 20 referees (2020), and completing the CAF Professional Referees Course. He's been appointed VAR official for high-profile AFCON 2025 matches and is the only Ghanaian referee selected for AFCON 2025.
A FIFA-listed referee since 2014, he's officiating international matches and making Ghana proud!
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