The Nigeria Football Federation Disciplinary Committee has made decisions regarding a protest lodged by Doma United against the decision of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on a match played between Enyimba Int’l FC and Doma United FC on March 10, 2024. The committee found that:
– The referee erred in changing his decision after the game was restarted, contravening Law 5 of the FIFA/IFAB Laws of the game.
– The referee should not have left the pitch to review the replay of the match in the Outside Broadcasting Van (OB Van).
– The result of the match at the point of the restart (0-0) is upheld.
– The NPFL’s decision declaring the match conclusive is upheld.
– The Match Commissioner is reprimanded for not being fully responsible.
– The decisions are without prejudice to the right of appeal.
The committee’s decisions aim to maintain fair play and uphold the rules of the game, ensuring a secure and respectful environment for all participants.
