Gombe vs Rivers Utd referee banned till the end of the season

THE centre referee who took charge of the Gombe United versus Rivers United matchday 17 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) game on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at the Pantami Stadium, Agboola Sarafa has been suspended from further handling of matches till the end of the season.

Nigerian Referees mourn as Saiki goes home

NIGERIA Referees Association have paid tribute to late Chief John Saiki, the Zonal Coordinator of North central zone of the Association who was laid to rest today (Thursday).

In a message of condolence personally signed and made available to Sportsbiz247 by the National Publicity Secretary of the association, Kelechi Mejuobi, the late official was described as an epitome of kindness, mentor and guide to many referees.

NPFL: Match officials for Week 16 announced

MATCH officials for the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Week 16 round of matches have been released by the Referees Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

The list was made available to Sportsbiz247 by the National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA), Sir Kelechi Mejuobi.