NPFL upholds Wikki goalie, Utim’s red card against Enyimba

Sport NPFL upholds Wikki goalie, Utim’s red card against Enyimba Published on April 9, 2026 By Taiwo Adesanya googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has stamped the suspension of Wikki Tourist goalkeeper Godswill Utim. Utim was issued a straight red card in Wikki Tourists’ 2-2 draw with Enyimba on Sunday. The shot-stopper will now miss the Bauchi Elephants next three-game against Bayelsa United, Bendel Insurance and Ikorodu City. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The league body backed the center referee Jude Typhoine’s for his decision despite criticism from Wikki Tourists supporters. The punishment was communicated to Wikki Tourists in a statement signed for the Chief Operating Officer Stanley Ike-Richard. Wikki Tourists have been given 24 hours to appeal the decision. Don't Miss 2026 U-17 AFCON: Nigeria absent as CAF confirms full draw You may like NNL: Sporting Lagos moves closer to NPFL promotion NPFL: Obaje keen to help Rangers win ninth title NPFL: Nasarawa United missed supporters in win over Ikorodu City — Ogunbote NPFL: Ogenyi laments Wikki Tourists’ unfortunate relegation battle NPFL: Remo Stars must win remaining five games to escape relegation – Abdallah NPFL: Abia Warriors poor in win over Bayelsa United – Amapakabo

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