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NFF Referee Committee Takes Disciplinary Action Against Match Officials
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Referee Committee has taken disciplinary action against two match officials Ubong Amos Ekpanku ( Referee) & Emmanuel Ufi (Asst. Referee 1) who officiated in the Nigeria National League (NNL) Matchday 4 game between Solution FC and First Bank FC on January 4/5, 2025.
According to the committee, the match official’s decisions during the game were not in line with the Laws of the Game. As a result, the official has been “stepped down” with immediate effect.
This decision is aimed at maintaining the integrity and standard of refereeing in Nigerian football. The NFF Referee Committee will continue to monitor and evaluate the performance of match officials to ensure that they adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and fairness.
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Niger Delta Games Organisers Mourn Senator Ewhrudjakpo, Condole Bayelsa Govt
Organisers of the Niger Delta Games, Dunamis-Icon, have commiserated with the government and people of Bayelsa State on the demise of the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
In a condolence message signed by the Managing Consultant, Sir Itiako Ikpokpo KSM, and physically delivered by its Project Director, Mr Fred Edoreh, through the State Commissioner for Sports, Hon Daniel Igali, at the Yenogoa Sports complex on Wednesday, December 17, Ikpokpo stated that the demise of the Deputy Governor is not only a loss to his immediate family and the government of Bayelsa State, but to the Niger Delta and nationwide sports.
“We are well aware of his contributions to nation building, not only as a former Senator and Deputy Governor, but also as a notable figure in the development and promotion of sports in the Niger Delta region and at the national level,” Ikpokpo stated.
“His passage is therefore a huge loss, not only to the government and people of Bayelsa State, but also to the sports family, nationwide.
“As Project Consultants of the Niger Delta Games, the management and staff of Dunamis-Icon Limited share in your grief and wish to convey our heartfelt condolences to you and all Bayelsans.
“We pray that God grant you the fortitude to bear this great loss.”
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