January 9, 2025
National Sports Commission Moves to Improve Officiating in Nigerian Football
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National Sports Commission Moves to Improve Officiating in Nigerian Football

National Sports Commission Moves to Improve Officiating in Nigerian Football
From left: Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, and Sani Zubairu, President of the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA).

Efforts to elevate the standard of officiating in Nigeria’s domestic football league have taken a significant step forward, as the National Sports Commission, NSC, and the Nigeria Referees Association, NRA, outline a collaborative strategy to achieve better outcomes. 

The initiative follows a high-level meeting between NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, and NRA President, Sani Zubairu. Speaking after the talks, Mr. Dikko, who emphasised the pivotal role of referees in advancing the league’s development, said officiating is fundamental to ensuring a high-quality league.

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This development is seen as a critical move to restore confidence in the domestic league and enhance its competitiveness on the global stage.

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