By Daily Sports Nigeria on June 14, 2025
Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, the NPFL Chairman, has praised the quality of officiating in the Nigeria Professional Football League, describing Nigerian referees as among the best in the world.
Speaking during an interactive session with journalists while reviewing the 2024/25 NPFL season, Elegbeleye said:
"I’ve travelled around the world and witnessed some shocking officiating decisions—something you hardly see in the NPFL. That’s why I confidently say our referees are among the best globally."
He highlighted the visible improvement in officiating across the league, which has opened more international opportunities for Nigerian referees.
“At the just concluded U-20 Championship in Egypt, a Nigerian referee was involved,
and another has been shortlisted for the upcoming WAFCON. This shows clear progress.”
While acknowledging that the system isn’t perfect, Elegbeleye emphasized the need for continued support:
“There’s still room for improvement, but we’re growing. We also count on the media to help us highlight any irregularities and keep the league accountable.”
Source Daily Sports Nigeria
Posted June 14, 2025
You may also like...
Dikko opens leadership training programme for Nigeria’s State...
Chulwkueze Ends La Liga Goal Drought
Sharapova handed Madrid Open wildcard
Spain And Real Madrid Legend Casillas Retires
Rivers Hoopers drawn in BAL Kalahari Conference
Pele Re-enters Intensive Care Unit At Hospital

President’s death forces aquatic federation calendar shake-up
Diamond League announces Amusan for Prefontaine Classic
Chelle receives Agu, Nwaiwu injury boost
Lagos schools gear up for TASG athletics showcase
D’Tigress open W’Cup qualifying campaign with Colombia clash
Onigbide's contributions helped shape Nigeria’s football, NSC mourns ex-Super Eagles coach
Joshua career-earnings per punch recorded at £172k
Onuachu breaks 14-year Trabzonspor goal record
Musa dedicates derby win to Pillars fan
Rivers United’s scoring run thrills Finidi
How Arsenal can win Premier League
NWFL player Ihotu regains freedom after N1.5m ransom
Rangers International going, going . . . (63,608 views)
Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (54,935 views)
Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (52,838 views)
Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (52,464 views)
Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (52,384 views)
Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (52,291 views)
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (52,165 views)
NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (51,710 views)
Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (50,888 views)
Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (49,403 views)
Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (47,795 views)
John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (47,271 views)