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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