The Nigeria Football Federation's Refereeing Development Committee has handed indefinite suspensions to referee Abdulrasheed Jimoh and assistant referee Adamu Zakari following a controversial goal disallowance in the EUROMATCH Nigeria Premier Football League.

The official EUROMATCH-NPFL account announced the sanctions on 10 November 2026, two days after the incident unfolded during a Matchday 12 clash.

What happened at Awka Township Stadium

Rangers International hosted Kwara United at the Awka Township Stadium — their temporary home ground — on 8 November 2026. Rangers secured a 1-0 victory through Victor Chimezie's 40th-minute strike.

The match turned contentious in the 78th minute when Alex Jerry appeared to draw Kwara United level. However, the assistant referee raised his flag before the ball crossed the line, with officials citing a foul throw to disallow the effort.

NFF committee rules goal was valid

After reviewing the incident, the NFF Refereeing Development Committee concluded that the disallowed effort was a legitimately scored goal that should have stood. The committee ruled that the erroneous decision altered both the scoreline and the final result, and that the conduct of the officials brought refereeing and the sport into disrepute.

As a consequence, Jimoh and Zakari have been removed immediately from all league and refereeing duties. Both officials have also been struck off the 2026/27 NPFL list of referees and assistant referees, effectively ending their involvement in the current season.