Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has suspended referee, Yakubu Adamu with immediate effect following his Officiating In The Matchday 37 Clash Between League Leaders, Enugu Rangers And 6th Placed Bendel Insurance.
Adamu Awarded Rangers A Controversial Penalty During The Encounter, Which Striker Godwin Obaje Converted To Hand Fidelis Ilechukwu’s Side A 2-1 Victory.
The Result Keeps Enugu Rangers At The Top Of The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Table With 65 Points, One Point Ahead Of Second-Placed Rivers United Who Defeated Wikki Tourists 3-2 While Shooting Stars Occupy Third Position.
Following A Review By The Referees Committee, The Penalty Decision Was Ruled As a Violation Of The Laws Of The Game, With The Committee Stating That It Gave Undue Advantage To The Home Side And Brought The Game Into Disrepute.
With Just One Round Of Matches Remaining This Season, Enugu Rangers Need Only A Draw Away To CAF Confederation Cup Chasing Ikorodu City To Clinch The 2025/2026 NPFL Title.
Second-Placed Rivers United Will Host Katsina United, Hoping For A Favourable Result And A Slip From The League Leaders.
The Top Three Teams, Enugu Rangers, Rivers United, And Shooting Stars Have Now Secured Continental Tickets And Will Represent Nigeria In Next Season’s CAF Interclub Competitions.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
