The Nigeria Football Federation Referees Committee has officially released the list of Match Officials for the much-anticipated NNL Super 8 promotion playoff, scheduled to be held from July 5 to 12 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State.
In a move that mirrors their approach during the recent NWFL Super 6, the Committee has once again placed its confidence in young, emerging referees to deliver high-level officiating on one of Nigeria’s most competitive football stages.
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Technical and Physical Supervision
To ensure quality and consistency, the NFF Referees Committee has appointed experienced mentors to guide the officiating crew.
Dr. Alex Manna, a retired FIFA referee, will serve as the Technical Instructor, while Bola Sekiteri-Ajayi, also a retired FIFA official and the current Chairman of the Ondo State Referees Council, will lead as Physical Instructor.
The Committee is headed by FIFA Retired Faith Irabor, with Rabiu Umar Gusau as Vice Chairman. Both will be part of the delegation overseeing the playoff.
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Referees Appointed for NNL Super 8
NPFL Category Referees:
- Solomon Aweng (Plateau)
- Bashir Adamu (Kaduna)
- Abubakar Zubairu (Katsina)
- Anthony Eze (FCT)
- Faro Abdulrahman (Lagos)
NNL Category Referees:
- Stanley Chibuiko (Enugu)
- Henry Osuomon (Edo)
- Kalu Ezichi (Abia)
NPFL Category Assistant Referees:
- Mohammed Ibrahim (Zamfara)
- Aminu Mammaga (Zamfara)
- Zachariah Nde (Akwa Ibom)
- Dahiru Muazu (Adamawa)
NNL Category Assistant Referees:
- Shittu Toheeb (Ogun)
- Igwe Emmanuel (Rivers)
- Eze Chinonso (Anambra)
- Ciroma Bukar (Borno)
These appointments come at a crucial time in the NNL season, as eight qualified teams prepare to battle for promotion into the 2024-25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
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This year’s Super 8 is not just a test of talent on the pitch but also a proving ground for Nigeria’s next generation of top-level referees. With expert guidance and fresh energy, the stage is set for a competitive and fairly officiated tournament in Asaba.
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