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The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has issued a stern warning to match officials across the domestic football scene.

NFF said tougher measures were imminent to curb the surge in controversial decisions across the country’s domestic leagues.

The warning was issued during the NFF Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja.

The federation expressed “deep disappointment” with the performance of referees in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Nigeria National League, NNL, Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, and Nationwide League One, NLO.

It stated that disciplinary actions, retraining programmes and stricter monitoring would be introduced to restore integrity and professionalism in Nigerian football.

“We are out to fight incompetence, collusion and any manipulation that undermines the credibility of our competitions,” NFF was quoted by Newstap.

“Stronger measures are on the way, and any official found compromising the game will face decisive consequences.”

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ABS FC forward Jamiu Sa’ad has expressed his desire to help the club secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.

DAILY POST recalls that ABS last played in the NPFL in 2010.

Sa’ad, who has scored three times in the Nigeria National League, NNL, said he is determined to increase his goal tally and help the club achieve its target.

“I’m grateful for the goals so far, but I want to score more,” Sa’ad told ABS FC Media.

“My focus is to stay consistent and keep delivering for the team every game. Our main target this season is to promote to the NPFL.

“That is the dream for everyone at the club, and I’m ready to give everything to help us achieve it.”

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Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed Real Madrid would have sacked him within six months last season.

According to him, Madrid is the “hardest” club to manage in the whole world.

Guardiola was speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of their Champions League clash against Los Blancos.

The Spaniard was answering questions about Xabi Alonso, who future is now uncertain at the Bernabeu, following a poor run of form.

Managing Real Madrid is the hardest job in football,” Guardiola said.

“If I performed the way I did last season as Real Madrid’s manager, I would’ve been sacked in six months.”

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