NFF Issues Warning to NPFL Referees on Officiating Standards
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has warned referees in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) against making errors of judgment during matches. This warning aims to maintain improved officiating standards in the league.
The directive was communicated through a memo signed by Mohammed Ameenu of the NFF Refereeing Development Committee. The memo acknowledged the referees' improved performances over the first six weeks of the league but also highlighted instances of wrong calls and misinterpretations of the Laws of the Game.
Referees are urged to uphold equity, fairness, and the standard interpretation of the Laws of the Game as amended in 2026. The NFF has made it clear that any referee who fails to adhere to these guidelines and brings the game into disrepute will face dismissal and potential prosecution by security agencies.
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