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NPFL Match Officials Appointments Released for Week 1 Fixtures
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. 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)