The final-secretary of Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF), Dr Mohammed Sanusi has joined in mourning the dying of extremely revered former FIFA-badged referee, Honourable Sani Zubairu, who he stated served meritoriously on the sector and within the workplace.
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Sports247 stories that Sanusi reeled out superlatives in honour of late Zubairu, who was the president of Nigeria Soccer Referees Affiliation (NFRA) till he handed away within the early hours of Tuesday after a quick sickness.
Sanusi additional famous that Zubairu, who was additionally head of the NFF’s refereeing unit and secretary of the federation’s referees committee, labored tirelessly in driving programs and programmes to considerably enhance Nigerian match arbiters.
The NFF boss added that Zubairu additionally labored to boost the data and assiduity of Nigerian referees, develop the capability of aspiring ones and incubate new members, whereas he was devoted, selfless and highly-focused in his duties.
Sanusi additional acknowledged, “We’re saddened to substantiate the dying of Hon. Sani Zubairu, the President of Nigeria Soccer Referees Affiliation (NFRA) and Head of Refereeing Unit of the NFF. Hon. Zubairu was a really diligent and astute employee.
“Subordinates, colleagues and superiors all liked him for his simplicity and unusual humility. He served Nigeria meritoriously on the sector and within the workplace, working assiduously to impression data and lift new generations of referees.
“The NFF and Nigeria soccer will miss him significantly. We pray that God will grant him everlasting relaxation and likewise grant his fast household, buddies, relations, the NFF household and the NFRA the fortitude to bear the massive loss.”
