The Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF) Refereeing Improvement Committee has issued a stern warning to referees and assistant referees officiating within the nation’s prime leagues, threatening expulsion and potential prosecution for officers discovered responsible of misconduct.
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In a round dated March 11, 2026, and addressed to referees and assistant referees within the Nigeria Skilled Soccer League (NPFL), Nigeria Nationwide League (NNL), and Nigeria Ladies Soccer League (NWFL), the committee expressed concern over what it described as compromising officiating requirements able to bringing the integrity of the sport into disrepute.
The committee famous that though many officers proceed to uphold equity, fairness and correct utility of the Legal guidelines of the Recreation, some referees have deviated from the anticipated requirements, thereby affecting the credibility of officiating in home competitions.
To handle the scenario, the NFF President has reactivated the Monitoring Committee with the mandate to deploy personnel to match venues throughout the NPFL, NNL and NWFL.
The officers will monitor video games and report the actions or inactions of match officers for acceptable disciplinary measures.
The committee instructed referees and assistant referees to carry out their duties diligently, honestly and pretty, emphasizing that officiating should be carried out with out concern or favour.
Chairman of the NFF Refereeing Improvement Committee, Mohammed Ameenu, warned that any referee who disregards the rules or acts in ways in which undermine the integrity of Nigerian soccer would face extreme penalties.
In accordance with the assertion, erring officers threat dismissal from refereeing and is also handed over to safety businesses for prosecution on fees associated to sabotage and match fixing.
The committee urged match officers to uphold professionalism and integrity because the nation’s soccer leagues method a vital stage of the season.
