The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has indefinitely suspended referee Abdulrasheed Jimoh and assistant referee Adamu Zakari from league matches and other refereeing activities over a controversial decision in an NPFL fixture.
The decision was communicated in a letter dated Monday, November 9, 2026, issued by the NFF Refereeing Development Committee/Unit.
The officials were sanctioned over their handling of the Matchday 12 encounter between Rangers International and Kwara United, during which they disallowed a goal scored by Kwara United following an alleged foul throw.
According to the NFF, the decision affected the scoreline and outcome of the match and brought refereeing and football in Nigeria into disrepute.
The committee consequently resolved that both officials be stepped down and removed from the list of referees and assistant referees for the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season.
The suspension takes effect indefinitely, with both officials barred from participating in league and other refereeing activities.
