NPFL Matchday 3: Referee Appointments Announced Across 10 Venues

 

By Sportsgister

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has officially released the list of referees, assistant referees, assessors, and fourth officials who will take charge of the Matchday 3 fixtures this weekend across various centres in the country.

 

The appointments cover all 10 fixtures, ensuring fair and professional officiating as the 2025 NPFL season continues to gather momentum. Below is the breakdown of officiating teams for each match:

 

 

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Wikki Tourists vs Abia Warriors – Bauchi

 

Ref. Assessor: Ibrahim Abdullahi Ngaski (Kebbi)

 

Referee: Garba Yusuf (Kano)

 

Assistant Referee 1: Kamga Bancir Lohjul (Plateau)

 

Assistant Referee 2: Sani Zakari Isah (Kano)

 

4th Official: Solomon Aweng Maram (Plateau)

 

 

 

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Katsina United vs Kano Pillars – Katsina Derby

 

Ref. Assessor: Usman Zumami (Borno)

 

Referee: Bashir Adamu Liman (Kaduna)

 

Assistant Referee 1: Usman Abdullahi (Gombe)

 

Assistant Referee 2: Habibu Salihu (Kaduna)

 

4th Official: Bakari Abdulwahab (Bauchi)

 

 

 

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Rangers International vs Plateau United – Enugu

 

Ref. Assessor: Abdulkarim Ibrahim (Kaduna)

 

Referee: Faro Abdulrahman (Lagos)

 

Assistant Referee 1: Oladoja Muyiwa (Oyo)

 

Assistant Referee 2: Folashade Ekun (Lagos)

 

4th Official: Aamber Samuel Amozua (Benue)

 

 

 

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Remo Stars vs Warri Wolves – Ikenne

 

Ref. Assessor: Aku Margaret (Benue)

 

Referee: Ezeogu Okechukwu (Enugu)

 

Assistant Referee 1: Aminu Salihu (FCT)

 

Assistant Referee 2: Bako Tajudeen (Kwara)

 

4th Official: Kalu Ezichi (Abia)

 

 

 

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Kwara United vs Kun-Khalifat – Ilorin

 

Ref. Assessor: Odukoya Sesan (Oyo)

 

Referee: Auwalu Rabiu (Zamfara)

 

Assistant Referee 1: Nura Ali (Gombe)

 

Assistant Referee 2: Usman Akilu (Zamfara)

 

4th Official: Shittu Olawole (Ogun)

 

 

 

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El-Kanemi Warriors vs Rivers United – Maiduguri

 

Ref. Assessor: Abubakar Sufiyyan (Kano)

 

Referee: Muntaka Abubakar (Nasarawa)

 

Assistant Referee 1: Anyam Gerard (Benue)

 

Assistant Referee 2: Yusuf Zubairu (Nasarawa)

 

4th Official: Aliyu Yakubu (Jigawa)

 

 

 

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Shooting Stars vs Ikorodu City – Ibadan

 

Ref. Assessor: Onyeforo Eke Okorie

 

Referee: Lamido Ahmad (Yobe)

 

Assistant Referee 1: Ikponwonsa Imuetinyan

 

Assistant Referee 2: Fisobe Samson (FCT)

 

4th Official: Scholastica Ike Obi (Abia)

 

 

 

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Barau vs Bendel Insurance – Venue TBC

 

Ref. Assessor: Abubakar Shuaibu (Adamawa)

 

Referee: Madaki Adulmalik (FCT)

 

Assistant Referee 1: Nalado Abdullahi (Bauchi)

 

Assistant Referee 2: Omotoye Oluwasakin (Ekiti)

 

4th Official: Shehu Isah (Adamawa)

 

 

 

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Niger Tornadoes vs Bayelsa United – Minna

 

Ref. Assessor: Abdullahi Shuaibu (Katsina)

 

Referee: Kabiru Sodiq Adekunle (Osun)

 

Assistant Referee 1: Ikenna Okerulu (Sokoto)

 

Assistant Referee 2: Usman Opeyemi (Osun)

 

4th Official: Omotoye Oluwatosin (Osun)

 

 

 

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Enyimba International vs Nasarawa United – Aba

 

Ref. Assessor: Dave Egho (Delta)

 

Referee: Udoette Akaniyene (Akwa Ibom)

 

Assistant Referee 1: Ahmad Mustapha Tijani (Katsina)

 

Assistant Referee 2: Ndi Zakariah (Akwa Ibom)

 

4th Official: Ogar Linus Akobi (Cross River)

 

 

 

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With Matchday 3 promising crucial battles across all venues, the NPFL has emphasized its commitment to fair play by ensuring that experienced referees and match officials are deployed to oversee proceedings.