The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to Enhance Refereeing Standards Ahead of New NPFL Season

The Nigeria Football Federation has announced plans to enhance officiating standards for the upcoming 2024-25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. NFF Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, made this commitment during the NPFL Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Abuja.

Gusau assured stakeholders that the NFF would provide communication aids for referees, aiming to minimize errors and improve overall officiating quality in the league. Additionally, he emphasized plans to collaborate with international partners to train referees in the effective use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology.

“We have already procured communication gadgets designed to reduce officiating errors, which will be deployed for the upcoming season,” stated Gusau during the AGM.

The 2024-25 NPFL season is scheduled to commence on Saturday, August 31, with Rangers facing off against El-Kanemi Warriors in Enugu.