NPFL warns coaches, officials against discrediting comments

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has issued a warning to club coaches and officials against making discrediting comments about referees. The league’s COO, Dr Ayo Abdulrahman, reminded all clubs of the standards for expressing grievances and emphasized that public criticism of the league and its officials is prohibited, referencing a recent interview by Sporting Lagos coach Jeffery Buter questioning the referee's integrity. The memo states that any further violations will result in disciplinary action to protect the league’s reputation and partnerships.