Elegbeleye says NPFL refereeing is getting better
Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Gbenga Elegbeleye, has spoken out in support of the league's referees, claiming that officiating is improving. He attributes the progress to stricter actions against referees who make mistakes and the league's return to television coverage. Elegbeleye also mentioned that the Nigeria Football Federation has been cooperative in removing underperforming referees. He believes that new technology and training will further enhance refereeing standards in the NPFL.
Match highlights
- Gbenga Elegbeleye insists officiating in the NPFL is improving due to stricter measures and TV coverage.
- The Nigeria Football Federation has indefinitely suspended eight referees from various leagues recently.
- Elegbeleye says the NPFL is aiming to become a league Nigerians can be proud of and compete globally.
- The NPFL is considering the introduction of VAR and has provided referees with new communication gadgets.
- The NPFL enters Matchday 23 this midweek, with five fixtures on Wednesday and more action on Thursday, including the South-West derby at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos.
