Imamu Umar has been relieved of his post as a referee in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following wrong calls in an encounter over the weekend.
Umar was at the center-stage when Shooting Stars hosted Bayelsa United at Adamasingba Stadium, with the homers getting a 1-0 win.
Kazeem Ademola scored the solitary goal which proved enough for Shooting in the 11th minute, but eyebrows were raised over Umar’s officiating.
He made some controversial decisions which football fans and stakeholders at the match venue frowned at, and questioned his integrity as an official.
In a move to ensure fairness and credibility in the domestic games, and that officials will be brought to book for wrong doings, the Nigeria Football Federation has directed to step down.
His removal takes effect immediately as the decisive action by the NFF is to maintain the standards of football in the country.
The decision also serves as a deterrent and reminder that the football governing body sees to uphold status quo and the spirit of the game in Nigeria.
