Referee Abdulrasheed Jimoh and assistant referee Adamu Zakari have been suspended indefinitely by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Refereeing Development Committee after a disallowed Kwara United goal was found to be valid.
The EUROMATCH-NPFL account, @NigeriaPFL, announced the decision on 10 November 2026, following the Matchday 12 fixture between Rangers International and Kwara United on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
Rangers won the match 1-0 at Awka Township Stadium, their temporary home, with Victor Chimezie scoring in the 40th minute.
However, the key incident came in the 78th minute when Kwara United’s Alex Jerry appeared to have equalised. The goal was ruled out for a foul throw, with the assistant referee raising his flag before the ball crossed the line.
The NFF committee subsequently reviewed the incident and concluded that Jerry’s effort was a “validly scored goal” and should have counted.
It said the decision affected both the scoreline and the outcome of the fixture, while also bringing refereeing and the game into disrepute.
Jimoh and Zakari have been removed immediately from all league and refereeing activities. They have also been taken off the 2026/27 NPFL list of referees and assistant referees.