NPFL: NFF suspends assistant referee Bana over error in Doma United vs Enyimba

Author: Taiwo AdesanyaPublished on: September 14, 2026Country: Nigeria

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NPFL: NFF suspends assistant referee Bana over error in Doma United vs Enyimba

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has suspended assistant referee Aliyu Yakubu Bana indefinitely following a controversial offside decision in a match between Doma United and Enyimba. In a letter signed by Mohammed Ameenu, the NFF stated that Bana failed to properly apply offside guidelines, leading to the cancellation of a valid goal scored by Enyimba. As a result, he has been delisted from the league roster of referees for the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League season.

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