The Referee Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has suspended Umeh Kingsley Chidiebere from officiating in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL).
The referee's suspension was contained in a statement signed by Ameenu Mohammed on Thursday.
Chidiebere, who was the centre referee in the NWFL clash between Ibom Angels FC and Naija Ratels, was reported to have adversely affected the outcome of the game.
The statement reads, “Reference to your decisions that adversely affect not only the outcome of the match between Ibom Angels FC and Naija Ratels FC played in Uyo on Wednesday, 9th April 2025, wherein you awarded an unjustified penalty that was not in line with the provisions of the Laws of the Game.
“Your actions did not only negatively affect the outcome of the match but equally bring the game to disrepute.
“I am, therefore, directed to notify you that you have been stepped down indefinitely and with immediate effect from all league and other matches.”
