Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has suspended referee Yakubu Adamu indefinitely from all soccer-associated sports following his debatable officiating during the Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 37 conflict between Rangers International F.C and Bendel Insurance F.C which ended 2-1 courtesy of the penalty in favour of the hosts at the Cathedral, in Enugu.
The sanction was announced by the NFF Refereeing Development Committee, which stated that the suspension takes immediate effect after Mr. Adamu awarded a penalty during the encounter that was deemed inconsistent with the provisions of the Laws of the Game.
According to the committee, the controversial decision directly influenced the outcome of the match after the resulting penalty led to a goal. The choice has further intensified issues surrounding officiating standards within the Nigeria Premier Football League, specially at a essential stage of the season wherein the name race, continental qualification and relegation battles stay fiercely contested.
In an legitimate announcement released on its social media platform, the committee confirmed the disciplinary motion in opposition to the referee.
“Referee Yakubu Adamu has been suspended indefinitely with instantaneous effect by @thenff Refereeing Development Committee from all league & soccer matters,” the statement read.
“Mr Adamu is sanctioned for his choice to award a penalty during the Rangers vs Bendel Insurance match which isn’t always consistent with the provisions of the Law of the Game.
“The referee’s movement did now not simplest bring about a intention but also affected the outcome of the fit & introduced the game into disrepute.”
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