The Referee Improvement Committee of the Nigeria Soccer Federation, NFF, has suspended Mohammed B. Tuta, Ben Japhet and Ikechukwu Taiwo from officiating within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League, NPFL.
The referee’s suspension was contained in a press release signed by Ameenu Mohammed.
Tuta and Japhet had been had been accused of choices that fell wanting skilled requirements within the matchday eight fixture between Kano Pillars and Capturing Stars.
The encounter was marred with followers violence on the Sani Abacha Stadium.
Taiwo, who took cost of the Nasarawa United vs Rangers sport, was sanctioned for awarding what the Committee described as an “unjustified penalty” through the match.
The Referees Committee confirmed that every one three officers have been suspended indefinitely, pending additional overview and retraining applications.
The Committee reiterated its dedication to sustaining integrity, transparency, and professionalism inside Nigerian soccer officiating, warning that any referee discovered compromising match requirements will face extreme disciplinary motion.
