Imamu Umar, a referee in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has lost his job for making wrong calls in a match over the weekend.
Umar was the referee when Shooting Stars played Bayelsa United at Adamasingba Stadium, with the home team winning 1-0.
The only goal of the match was scored by Kazeem Ademola in the 11th minute, but Umar’s officiating was criticised by football fans and stakeholders at the stadium.
They accused him of making some questionable decisions that affected the outcome of the match.
To ensure fairness and credibility in the local games, and to hold officials accountable for their actions, the Nigeria Football Federation has ordered him to step down.
His removal is effective immediately as the NFF wants to keep the quality of football in the country high.
The decision also serves as a warning and a reminder that the football governing body is committed to maintaining the status quo and the spirit of the game in Nigeria.