{
  "id": 10917203,
  "title": "NPFL warns coaches, officials against discrediting comments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/npfl-warns-coaches-officials-against-discrediting-comments",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T10:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/30/npfl-warns-coaches-officials-against-discrediting-comments/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has issued a stern warning to coaches and officials regarding the danger of making disparaging remarks about referees. This cautionary message was conveyed in a memorandum signed by the league's Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Ayo Abdulrahman. In the memo, Abdulrahman emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards when addressing grievances. He stressed that the primary goal is to safeguard the league's reputation and prevent any actions that could lead to the loss of valued partnerships. The memo highlighted a viral video interview featuring Sporting Lagos coach Jeffery Buter, who publicly questioned the integrity of the central referee following a Matchday 6 encounter against Barau FC in Lagos. Dr. Abdulrahman clearly stated that the NPFL's regulations strictly prohibit any public criticism of the league and its officials. The memo noted that such behavior is strictly forbidden by Appendix B, Rule 7 and Section A, Rule 5.5.2 of the NPFL Framework and Rules for the 2026/27 season. Any additional violations will result in appropriate disciplinary action, as stipulated in the league's framework and rules.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has warned club coaches and officials against making discrediting comments about referees. The NPFL gave the warning in a memo signed by the league’s Chief Operating Officer, Dr Ayo Abdulrahman. Abdulrahman reminded all clubs of acceptable standards for conveying grievances. He insisted that the objective is to protect the […] NPFL warns coaches,…",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}