NPFL 26: Match Officials Appointed For Match Day One Announced

NPFL 26: Match Officials Appointed For Match Day One Announced

Precious Oham

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has confirmed the list of referees, assistant referees, fourth officials, and referee assessors for the opening round of the 2025/26 season, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The appointments cover Match Day 1 fixtures across different venues.

Below are the details of match officials: Match 001: Remo Stars vs Rivers United

Ref. Assessor: Gambo Adamu (FCT) Referee: Bashir Salihu Fagge (KN) Asst. Ref 1: Samuel Pwadutakam Asst. Ref 2: Peter Bwamba (FCT) 4th Official: Shehu Abdullahi (KW)

Match 002: Abia Warriors vs Kano Pillars

Ref. Assessor: Prof. Dele Ladipo (OY) Referee: Patrick (CR) Asst. Ref 1: Ridwan Lawal (OY) Asst. Ref 2: Abibatu Yusuf (RV) 4th Official: Ibuot Nsisong (AK)

Match 003: Wikki Tourists vs Plateau United

Ref. Assessor: Ibrahim Umar Fagge (KN) Referee: Kassim Abdulsalam (ZM) Asst. Ref 1: Umar Mohammed (KD) Asst. Ref 2: Ibrahim Mohammed (ZM) 4th Official: Shittu Mohammed L. (JG)

Match 004: Katsina United vs Warri Wolves

Ref. Assessor: Stella Eloji (NG) Referee: Grema Mohammed (BO) Asst. Ref 1: Ismaila Rasheed (KW) Asst. Ref 2: Abu Emeje (KG) 4th Official: Muntaka Abubakar (NS)

Match 005: Rangers International vs Kun-Khalifat

Ref. Assessor: Bola Sekiteri Ajayi (OD) Referee: Joseph Ogabor (CR) Asst. Ref 1: Tejiri (DT) Asst. Ref 2: Mahmud (BA) 4th Official: Ogunyanmodi Busayo (OD)

Match 006: Kwara United vs Ikorodu City

Ref. Assessor: Paris Hansen (BA) Referee: Noah Adejoh (KD) Asst. Ref 1: Darlington Nwauzobinom (AB) Asst. Ref 2: Yali Bobby (KD) 4th Official: Ahmed Mohammed (KB)

Match 007: El-Kanemi Warriors vs Bendel Insurance

Ref. Assessor: Isah Mohammed (NS) Referee: Mohammed Zakari (NG) Asst. Ref 1: Moses Alayemola (SK) Asst. Ref 2: Abba Mammaga (ZM) 4th Official: Uzairu Haruna (KT)

Match 008: Shooting Stars vs Bayelsa United

Ref. Assessor: Peter Edibe (CR) Referee: Ndidi Madu (EN) Asst. Ref 1: Uche Ndukwere (IM) Asst. Ref 2: Ezeobele Iraneus (AN) 4th Official: Udeh Smart (EB)

Match 009: Barau vs Enyimba International

Ref. Assessor: Hadiza Musa (AD) Referee: Nurah Abubakar (BA) Asst. Ref 1: Ben Japhet (BN) Asst. Ref 2: Adewebi Cletus (LG) 4th Official: Ibrahim Ahmed Lamido (YB)

Match 010: Niger Tornadoes vs Nasarawa United

Ref. Assessor: Taiye Fasanya (SK) Referee: Ahmad Rabiu (KN) Asst. Ref 1: Tomiwa Akinwale (OY) Asst. Ref 2: Dahiru Muazu (AD) 4th Official: Osunde Jeremiah (TR)