The Nigeria Football Federation has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by officials in the ongoing 2014/2015 Nigeria Nation-Wide League matches.
The League Secretary, Olushola Ogunnowo, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
Ogunnowo said that officials who handled five matches were being investigated in this regard.
The secretary said the investigation was being undertaken “in view of series of complaints and reports received from the NNWL on-the-spot match assessors and Nigeria Referee Association assessors.
“The NFF disciplinary committee has commenced investigations on cases of misconducts from match officials.
“Five matches are presently being investigated and once the investigation is completed, no official will be spared.
“If need be, the case may be forwarded to FIFA/NFF fixing and integrity office for further sanctions.”
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the 2014/2015 league season began on May 7.
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NFF probes match officials over misconduct in NNWL matches
The Nigeria Football Federation has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by officials in the ongoing 2014/2015 Nigeria Nation-Wide League matches.
The League Secretary, Olushola Ogunnowo, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
Ogunnowo said that officials who handled five matches were being investigated in this regard.
The secretary said the investigation was being undertaken “in view of series of complaints and reports received from the NNWL on-the-spot match assessors and Nigeria Referee Association assessors.
“The NFF disciplinary committee has commenced investigations on cases of misconducts from match officials.
“Five matches are presently being investigated and once the investigation is completed, no official will be spared.
“If need be, the case may be forwarded to FIFA/NFF fixing and integrity office for further sanctions.”
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the 2014/2015 league season began on May 7.
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