In a major development in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), 14 referees have decided to step down from officiating duties due to concerns over poor officiating in various matches.
The NFF’s Referee Development Unit has cited the perceived poor performances of referees and assistant referees in specific NPFL matches as the reason for this decision, Footballrover reports
The affected matches and officials are as follows:
1. Niger Tornadoes vs Rivers United (Matchday 2) – Referee Bawa Buhari (GM)
2. Niger Tornadoes vs Bayelsa United (Matchday 4) – Referee Chukwuka Jahlove (AN) and Asst. Referee Akinwale Tomiwa (OY)
3. Sporting Lagos vs Niger Tornadoes (Matchday 5) – AR Il: Zachariah Nde (DP)
4. Gombe United vs Plateau United (Matchday 5) – Referee Saeed Abdulaziz (KT) and Assistant Referee Jimmy Aimugbonrie (ED)
5. Kwara United vs Sporting Lagos (Matchday 6) – Referee Brown Ebenezer (AB) and Assistant Referee Atuwho Morrisson (DT)
6. Sunshine Stars vs Abia Warriors (Matchday 6) – All 4 Officials
7. Bendel Insurance vs Remo Stars (Matchday 7) – Referee Imamu Maliki U. (KN) and Assistant Referee Sunday Azi (PL)
The referees have taken this step until a thorough technical evaluation of their decisions in these matches determines whether they were right or wrong.
This decision reflects a commitment to maintaining the integrity and quality of officiating in the NPFL.
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