The Nigeria Football Federation Referees Development Unit, yesterday, announced that it is stepping down referee, Abdulmalik Abdulmalik, from the further officiating in the Nigerian Premier Football League following alleged wrong calls during a game between Katsina United and Abia Warriors on March 24, 2024.
The letter signed by the chairman of the NFF Referees Committee, Mohammed Ameenu, said that the referee’s decisions adversely affected the outcome of the match and also brought the game to disrepute. The referees were Bawa Buhari, Chukwuka Jahlove, Akinwale Tomiwa, Saeed Abdulaziz, Jimmy Aimugbonrie, Brown Ebenezer and Atuwho Morrison.Two weeks ago, the federation suspended Mohammed Gata for his bad calls during a matchday 24 clash involving Katsina United and Heartland at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. Both teams battled to a 1-1 draw in the game.Before flagging, please keep in mind that Disqus does not moderate communities.
Atletico Madrid captain and record appearance-maker Koke renewed his contract with the club on Monday until at least the end of next season. After a successful outing at the just-concluded 13th African Games in Ghana, the Nigeria Boxing Federation has turned its attention to the Paris 2024 Olympics qualifier scheduled for Thailand in May.
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