Nigeria U-20 assistant coach Abdullahi Biffo has expressed delight with the current standard of officiating in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), while calling for continued revitalization across other critical areas of the domestic game.
His remarks came in the wake of Ikorodu City’s impressive 2-0 victory over Kwara United, prompting him to urge league organizers not to relent in their ongoing rebuilding efforts.
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Biffo, who watched the Matchday 8 clash from the stands at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, commended the performance of both squads and praised the match officials for maintaining a high and professional standard throughout the encounter.
“It is a gradual process of improvement in the league, and we are getting there slowly with time,” Biffo noted.
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Reflecting on the quality on display, the experienced tactician added: “For the teams in today’s match, I saw quality players on both sides, upcoming stars, and eagerness in some of the players, which I believe with a little time they will begin to make waves if they continue to build on themselves and remain focused.”
“It was a difficult match for both sides, only that Ikorodu City had the edge over Kwara United with the goal margin to complement their efforts,” he concluded.
