The Referee Assessor for the match day 4 encounter of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, between Ikorodu City FC and Barau FC, Rachael Enagbare from Edo State has passed away this afternoon.
It was gathered that she complained of discomfort yesterday and was rushed to the hospital after the pre-match meeting this morning but she couldn’t make it.
Meanwhile, NPFL Chairman, Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, has described the death of Enagbere as a huge loss to the league and entire football community in the country.
”The NPFL family is deeply saddened by the unfortunate and unexpected passing of the former referee who has been working with us as a match referee assessor.
“We extend our sincere condolences to her immediate family and to the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA),” Elegbeleye offered.
He said the league body will liaise with the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), the Lagos Referees Council, and the NRA towards having the body returned to the family
