Retired NPFL referee Joseph Okeke carpets NRA over fitness test, calls for state elections

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Retired NPFL referee Joseph Okeke carpets NRA over fitness test, calls for state elections

Retired NPFL Referee, Match commissioner and Businessman, Joseph Okeke has criticized Tade Azeez-led Nigerian Referees Association, NRA for their insensitivity in allowing Nigeria Football Federation, NFF to conduct fitness test for referees despite indemnities of the whistle professionals from last season not being cleared . Joseph Okeke in an exclusive chat with www.exclusivenews.com.ng in his […]

Linus Mba – A Genius of the Whistle at 80

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Linus Mba – A Genius of the Whistle at 80

By Elder Paul Bassey I got this message;“Paulo please remember to pray for me on Monday 08 March, I will be 80. I will be attending a Thanksgiving Holy Mass.  Unfortunately you will be in Warri.This is quintessential Linus Mba. Humility personified, a man married to the whistle, the best Nigerian referee alive.80? Yes Eighty […]

FIFA Badged Elaigwu Wins Soccer Queens NWPL December Referee of the Month

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FIFA Badged Elaigwu Wins Soccer Queens NWPL December Referee of the Month

Federal Capital Territory Referee Council member Hannah Elaigwu has been voted the NWFL Premiership Referee for the month of December. The FIFA accredited referee earned the accolade on the back of an impressive performance in the NWFL Premiership week one encounter between Nasarawa Amazons and FC Robo Queens. A game the ‘Lagos Landladies’ won by […]