The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has indefinitely suspended two match officials after Kwara United had a goal disallowed against Rangers in Sunday’s league fixture in Awka, Anambra State.
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) named referee Abdulrasheed Jimoh and assistant referee Adamu Zakari in an announcement on Tuesday, attributing the sanctions to the NFF Refereeing Development Committee.
Complete Sports reported that both officials had been removed from the 2026/27 league refereeing lists and stepped down from league and refereeing activities with immediate effect.
Rangers won the match 1-0 at Awka Township Stadium, their temporary home ground. Victor Chimezie scored in the 40th minute, before Kwara United’s Alex Jerry put the ball in the net in the 78th minute.
The effort was disallowed, but the committee subsequently described it as a validly scored goal. Complete Sports reported that officials had cited a foul throw, with the assistant’s flag raised before the ball crossed the line.
The suspension announcement did not specify when either official could return to duties.
Sources: NPFL announcement; Complete Sports; Premium Times
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