Match officials and broadcast schedule: NPFL Matchday 12 referees appointments
The match officials and broadcast schedule have been officially released for this exciting matchweek, featuring action-packed fixtures across various centers. Fans can catch live coverage of selected games through the NPFL and MBI YouTube channels, as well as on Afro Soccer and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN).
Below is the complete breakdown of fixtures, venues, kick-off times, and assigned referees:
Friday, November 6, 2026
Kun Khalifat vs. Kano Pillars (Live on NPFL YouTube channel)
Referee: Abdulkadir Adama
Assistant Referee 1: Damilola Oloyede
Assistant Referee 2: Sambo Mohammed
Fourth Official: Jimmy Aimuagbonrie
Kick-off: 4:00 PM
Venue: Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Bendel Insurance vs. Niger Tornadoes
Referee: Chidera Justin
Assistant Referee 1: Elder Tomiwa Akinwale
Assistant Referee 2: Chidiebere Pascal
Fourth Official: Abdullahi Shehu
Kick-off: 4:00 PM
Venue: Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City
Rangers vs. Kwara United (Live on MBI YouTube channel)
Referee: Abdulrasheed Jimoh
Assistant Referee 1: Zakari Adamu
Assistant Referee 2: Sada Abubakar
Fourth Official: Justin Onyika
Kick-off: 4:00 PM
Venue: Awka Township Stadium, Awka
Barau FC vs. Shooting Stars
Referee: Jude Tyoapine
Assistant Referee 1: James Jefferson
Assistant Referee 2: Stephen Nwadukwe
Fourth Official: Adamu Mudashiru
Kick-off: 4:00 PM
Venue: Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano
Abia Warriors vs. Doma United
Referee: Anderson Felagha
Assistant Referee 1: Gerard Anyam
Assistant Referee 2: Elisha Clifford
Fourth Official: Enizie Gwegwe
Kick-off: 4:00 PM
Venue: Enyimba Stadium, Aba
Ranchers Bees vs. Enyimba
Referee: (To be announced)
Assistant Referee 1: Adam Brahim Boyi
Assistant Referee 2: Cletus Adewebi
Fourth Official: Peter Bwamba
Kick-off: 4:00 PM
Venue: Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna
Nasarawa United vs. Plateau United (Live on FRCN)
Referee: Tope John Ojeleye
Assistant Referee 1: Mohammed Zango
Assistant Referee 2: Mansur Mahmud Ngaski
Fourth Official: Peter Bwamba
Kick-off: 4:00 PM
Venue: Lafia City Stadium, Lafia
Warri Wolves vs. Katsina United
Referee: Haruna Isah Kalshingi
Assistant Referee 1: Bancir Lohul Kamga
Assistant Referee 2: Ismaila Rasheed
Fourth Official: Olufemi Samuel Akinlade
Kick-off: 4:00 PM
Venue: Southern Delta University Stadium, Ozoro
Monday, November 9, 2026
Ikorodu City vs. Inter Lagos (Live on NPFL YouTube channel)
Referee: Idris Olabode Salam
Assistant Referee 1: Idris Ibrahim
Assistant Referee 2: Segun Akinsanya
Fourth Official: Emmanuel Adie
Kick-off: 4:00 PM
Venue: Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Sporting Lagos vs. Rivers United (Live on Afro Soccer)
Referee: Noah Adejoh
Assistant Referee 1: Isah Zakari Sani
Assistant Referee 2: Scholastica Ikeobi
Fourth Official: Michael Ubah
Kick-off: 4:00 PM
Venue: Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos