Chairman of the Nigeria National League (NNL), George Aluo, has praised the officiating team following Gateway United’s 2-1 win over Osun United on Matchday 21 at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta. Aluo, who watched the game in person, commended centre referee Babayanju Saheed from Ondo and his assistants, Alalade Taofeeq and Bako Tajudeen from […]
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), through its Refereeing Development Committee, has issued a strong directive to all referees officiating in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Nigeria National League (NNL), Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), and the President Federation Cup. In an internal memo dated May 9, 2025, the NFF emphasized the critical nature of
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The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed an indefinite ban on Lobi Stars’ Media Director, Emmanuel Ujah, following controversial comments made during an interview. Ujah was found in violation of the NPFL Framework and Rules after making unsubstantiated allegations of match-fixing. According to the NPFL, Ujah admitted that his statements were made in error
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Sky Limit FC of Kano has been expelled from the 2025 Nationwide League One (NLO) season following a violent incident involving assault on match officials during their game against Dromeda FC. The league’s Secretariat confirmed the expulsion via its official social media platform, citing a breach of Article 4.13(6) of the NLO rulebook, which enforces
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Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika will miss Club Brugge’s upcoming Jupiler Pro League playoff match against KAA Gent after receiving a one-match suspension. The Nigerian international was booked for the third time in the playoff series during his side’s goalless draw with Union Saint-Gilloise on April 27, triggering an automatic ban under Belgian Football Union
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Lagos-based club 1472 FC has been expelled from the 2024/2025 Nigeria National League (NNL) after repeatedly failing to honour scheduled fixtures. The club, established in October 2023 by businessman Dozy Mmobuosi, was found guilty of violating Article 14:11 of the NNL rulebook and has been handed a ₦5 million fine in addition to the expulsion.
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The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has handed down heavy sanctions to El-Kanemi Warriors following serious security breaches during their Matchday 34 clash against Ikorodu City in Maiduguri. In a Summary Jurisdiction notice, the league cited the club for violating Rules B13.52, C9, and B13:18 of the NPFL Framework and Rules, which address matchday security,
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The Nationwide League One (NLO) has suspended Usman Kabir, who previously competed under the false identity of Abbati Muhammad Gola while registered with Mumbiava FC Kano during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. The suspension takes immediate effect. According to a report received by the NLO Secretariat, Kabir supplied false personal information when registering with Camp
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The Nigeria Women Football League NWFL has slammed Heartland Queens with a ₦1 million fine after confirming the assault of match officials during their home fixture against Remo Stars Ladies at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri. According to a statement issued by NWFL Chief Operating Officer Modupe Shabi, the decision was reached following a thorough
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A Nasarawa United fan, Bashir Bala, has been sentenced to three months in prison or an optional fine by a Chief Magistrate Court in Lafia after physically attacking Plateau United player Vincent Temitope. The assault took place on April 17, 2025, following an NPFL match in which Nasarawa United defeated Plateau United 3–2 at Lafia
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