{
  "id": 19336509,
  "title": "NPFL: NFF suspends two referees over disallowed Kwara United goal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/npfl-nff-suspends-two-referees-over-disallowed-kwara-united-goal-19336509",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T13:36:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/npfl-nff-suspends-two-referees-over-disallowed-kwara-united-goal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has suspended two referees, Abdulrasheed Jimoh and Adamu Zakari, over the disallowed goal for Kwara United in a Nigeria Premier Football League match against Enugu Rangers. The incident took place during Matchday 12 at the Awka Township Stadium in Anambra State. Enugu Rangers, the league leaders, won the game 1-0, with Victor Chimezie scoring the only goal in the 40th minute. Kwara United's Alex Jerry equalized in the 78th minute, but the goal was ruled out after the assistant referee raised his flag for an infringement. The disallowed goal sparked controversy, with fan footage circulating online questioning the decision. The NFF Refereeing Development Committee ordered the indefinite suspension of the officials, citing the cancellation of a \"validly scored goal.\" This suspension highlights concerns over officiating standards in the domestic league, as refereeing decisions often face scrutiny from clubs and fans.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Football Federation has suspended two referees indefinitely over the controversial disallowance of a Kwara United goal against Rangers. Read More: https://punchng.com/npfl-nff-suspends-two-referees-over-disallowed-kwara-united-goal/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "NPFL: Abia Warriors unlucky in draw against Doma United",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/npfl-abia-warriors-unlucky-in-draw-against-doma-united",
        "published": "2026-11-09T21:04:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}