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NFF suspends two referees over disallowed Kwara United goal
Updated 07:45 WAT, · first published 10 Nov 2026, 14:01 WAT · 7 outlets reporting
The Nigeria Football Federation has indefinitely suspended referee Abdulrasheed Jimoh and assistant referee Adamu Zakari, according to Complete Sports. The NFF Refereeing Development Committee issued the suspension following the disallowance of a Kwara United goal against Rangers International in a Matchday 12 fixture, Daily Post reported. The match took place at the Awka Township Stadium in Anambra State on 8 November 2026, The Eagle Online said. Soccernet.ng noted that the NFF ruled the disallowed goal was valid, contributing to Rangers' 1-0 win.
What we know
- Referee Abdulrasheed Jimoh and assistant Adamu Zakari suspended indefinitely
- Suspension ordered by NFF Refereeing Development Committee
- Incident occurred during Rangers International vs Kwara United match
- Match played at Awka Township Stadium on 8 November 2026
Sources
- NPFL: NFF suspends two referees over disallowed Kwara United goal – Punch,
- EUROMATCH NPFL: NFF Suspends Referee, Assistant Over Kwara United Disallowed Goal Against Rangers – Complete Sports,
- NPFL: NFF suspends referee, assistant for disallowing 'validly scored' goal – Daily Post,
- NFF Suspends 2 Referees Indefinitely Over Disallowed Kwara United Goal – Leadership,
- NFF suspends two referees indefinitely over disallowed Kwara United goal – The Eagle Online,
- NFF suspends referee, assistant for disallowing Kwara United goal – P.M. News,
- NPFL: Kwara United’s ruled-out goal at Rangers costs two referees – Soccernet.ng,
Updates
- – Story published - 7 outlets
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