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NFF Steps Down More Referees…As NNL Insists On Continual Monitoring Of Referees

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The NFF Referees Development Committee has ordered the immediate stepping down of two more from the Nigeria National League.

This according to a circular from the Committee is in view of the outcomes of matches and other misconducts exhibited by the concerned
Officials in a Matchday 3 involving Ikorodu City and FC One Rocket. The affected referees are Centre Referee Ajibola Kassem from Ogun State and his Assistant Referee 1 Akinade Saburi from Oyo State.

In the notification signed from the Unit, the stepping down was with
immediate effect from the league until further notice.

It could be recalled that Committee had earlier stepped down four referees that handed some matches in the MatchDay 1 and 2 late in November.

Speaking on the development, the Chief Operating Officer of the League Dr Ayo Abdulrahaman said the League body will continue to monitor the league matches to ensure that the officiating is in line with the laws of the game.

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Cricket: Nigeria To Host ICC U19 Men’s World Cup Qualifier

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Nigeria Cricket Federation , NCF, says it is ready to host five other nations for the International Cricket Council ,ICC, Under 19 Men’s World Cup African Qualifier.


The tournament is billed for Lagos, with the matches to be held at the cricket ovals in Tafawa Balewa Square ,TBS, and the University of Lagos ,UniLag, from March 26 to April 6.


Uyi Akpata, President of the Federation, said in a statement on Sunday, that the tournament is about celebrating the growth of the game on the continent.


“Nigeria is thrilled to welcome these talented young cricketers and their supporters to Lagos.
“Our nation is known for its warm hospitality and fascinating cricketing potential, and we are committed to making this qualifier a memorable experience for all.


“This tournament is not just about competition; it’s about celebrating the growth of cricket in Africa and inspiring the next generation of players”, Akpata noted.


However, Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, Tanzania and Sierra Leone will join Nigeria to jostle for the continent’s sole ticket to the 2026 ICC Under 19 Men’s World Cup.


Meanwhile, Nigeria will be hoping to secure the ticket, having achieved same feat in 2019 and competing at the World Cup in South Africa 2020

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