Law & Ethics

Becoming a top tier football referee in Nigeria requires more than just a passion for the game it demands intellectual rigour and thorough preparation, particularly for the annual NRA Nigeria Referees Association examinations that determine promotions to higher grades. The journey begins with the Referee in Training RIT to Grade 3 exam, a critical foundation

Semiat Mustapha Opeyemi has emerged as a standout figure during the Nigerian Women League Super Six held at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Despite her youth, Semiat’s commanding presence and exceptional refereeing skills in high profile matches have highlighted her promising future in football officiating. As an undergraduate at the University of

Nigeria’s FIFA referee from Lagos State, Yemisi Eunice Akintoye, has successfully passed her fitness test, joining the preparations for the African Women Championship WAFCON. Badged as a FIFA referee in 2021, Akintoye has participated in several international competitions, including the WAFU Women’s Champions League and the Aisha Buhari Tournament. Selected for her exceptional skills, the

From June 7th, sixteen top referees will take charge of the Nigeria National League NNL Promotional Super Eight tournament in Enugu. Overseeing these officials are notable referee instructors, Ameenu Mohammed of the Nigeria Football Federation, retired FIFA referee Emmanuel Imiere, and Waziri Furo, a former FIFA assistant referee. These experts will ensure fair play throughout

Selected for her outstanding skills, Yemisi Eunice Akintoye, a Nigerian referee, has been included in an elite group by the Confederation of African Football CAF for specialized training. The training, set for June 9-13 in Morocco, aims to uphold high officiating standards at the forthcoming 2024 Women’s African Cup of Nations. Though the tournament dates

The Lagos State Football Association LSFA has established an adhoc committee to focus on the development and growth of female football in the state. This move follows the recent inauguration of seven standing committees by the LSFA. Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, Hajji Gafar Liameed, announced that the new committee will consist of

Korede Adedeoyin, a Lagos born footballer who started his career in the youth teams of Manchester United and Everton, will not be retained by Accrington Stanley after his contract expires on June 30. The English League Two club announced their retained and released list, marking the end of Adedeoyin’s tenure which began in February 2022