The Nigeria Premier Football League has been hit by another officiating controversy after the Nigeria Football Federation suspended two match officials over a disputed goal in the clash between Kwara United and Rangers International.
Referee Abdulrasheed Jimoh and assistant referee Adamu Zakari have been suspended indefinitely following the cancellation of what the NFF described as a validly scored Kwara United goal.
The incident happened during Sunday’s Matchday 12 encounter in Awka, where Rangers secured a narrow 1-0 victory through Victor Chimezie’s 40th-minute strike.
Kwara United thought they had found an equaliser in the 78th minute when Alex Jerry put the ball into the net. However, the assistant referee raised his flag for an infringement, and the goal was disallowed.
The decision sparked anger among Kwara United supporters, with video footage circulating online and prompting questions about the officiating.
The NFF Refereeing Development Committee has now acted, confirming that both officials will not receive match appointments until further notice.
While the suspension may reassure supporters that controversial decisions are being reviewed, it also raises fresh questions about officiating standards in the NPFL.
For Kwara United, the decision cannot change the result, but the incident has become a major talking point in the league.
