NFF Referees Committee Suspends Officials Over Controversial Officiating

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Referees Committee has taken swift action against two match officials, Ubong Amos Ekpanku (referee) and Emmanuel Ufi (assistant referee 1), following their questionable officiating in the Nigeria National League (NNL) Matchday 4 encounter between Solution FC and First Bank FC.

According to the committee, the decisions made by these officials did not align with the laws of the game, prompting their immediate suspension to uphold the integrity of Nigerian football.

In a statement, the NFF Referees Committee emphasized that this decision is part of their commitment to improving the quality and fairness of officiating in Nigerian football.

"This decision is aimed at maintaining the integrity and standard of refereeing in Nigerian football," the committee said.

They further assured that they will continue monitoring and evaluating referees to ensure the highest level of professionalism and fairness in the league.

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The NFF’s action sends a strong message that poor officiating will not be tolerated. However, many football fans argue that such disciplinary measures should be more consistent and transparent.

The credibility of Nigerian football heavily depends on the quality of refereeing, and if the NFF wants to regain trust from clubs and fans, they must implement stricter training programs, introduce technology where possible, and hold referees accountable at all levels.

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