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Referees threaten to boycott League officiating

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8 years ago

July 12, 2016

The Nigeria Referees Association has issued a warning to boycott officiating Nigeria league matches following incessant attacks of their members.

NRA president Tade Azeez stated this in a statement following the attack on the referee for Sunday’s league match between hosts Warri Wolves and Wikki, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

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“The attack on referees has surprisingly continued with Sunday’s attack on the referee who handled the Warri Wolves vs Wikki Tourists match.

“The NRA has considered it necessary to boycott all matches involving any team referees are either harassed or physically assaulted by them and their supporters.”

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