By Stephen Benjamin The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Referees Commission has intensified training for referees and football clubs on 11 changes to the Laws of the Game ahead of the 2026/27 football season. Chukwudi C. Chukwujekwu, Head of Technical Instructors and member of the NFF Referees Commission, said the changesContinue Reading
By Stephen Benjamin The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Development Committee says no fewer than 200 referees have so far survived the ongoing pre-season fitness test ahead of the 2026/27 football season. Faith Irabor, Chairman of the committee, disclosed this in Abuja while assessing the progress of the exercise, saying theContinue Reading
By Stephen Benjamin The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Development Committee has described the recent death of a referee during a fitness test in Abuja as an unfortunate incident, saying the official underwent the required medical examinations before participating in the exercise. Chairman of the committee, Faith Irabor, said there wasContinue Reading
