The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Referee Committee has taken disciplinary action against two match officials, Referee Ubong Amos Ekpanku and Assistant Referee 1 Emmanuel Ufi, following their performance in the Nigeria National League (NNL) Matchday 4 fixture between Solution FC and First Bank FC on January 4/5, 2025.
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According to the committee, their officiating did not align with the Laws of the Game. As a consequence, both officials have been “stepped down” with immediate effect.
This decision underscores the NFF’s commitment to maintaining high standards and integrity in Nigerian football officiating. The Referee Committee will continue to monitor and assess match officials to uphold professionalism and fairness in the game.