NFF Suspends Referee for Rangers Match Decision
NFF Refereeing Development Committee suspended referee Yakubu Adamu from all league and football matters after ruling his penalty decision in Rangers vs Bendel Insurance violated Law of the Game provisions. The NFF committee determined Adamu's poor officiating directly affected the match outcome and brought the game into disrepute.
Rangers won the controversial matchday 37 encounter 2-1, maintaining their top position on the NPFL table. The victory sets up a title decider on the final day where Rangers (away to Ikorodu City) will face Rivers United (hosts Katsina United at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium).
The Flying Antelopes and Rivers United enter the final matchday as the only two teams with mathematical chances to win the NPFL title. With both teams level on points, every detail—including referee assignments—becomes crucial as the championship enters its final hours.