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Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye has commiserated with the immediate Zubairu family, the Nigeria Referees Assistant (NRA) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on the death of the NRA President, Alhaji Sani Zubairu.
In extending condolences on behalf of the Board and the NPFL clubs on the passing of the retired FIFA referee, Elegbeleye said the contributions of the former referee to the development of the league is a legacy to active and aspiring referees.
He prayed for the repose of his soul and that the Almighty Allah comfort his family, referees’ association, and the football community over his demise.
The Bauchi-born retired FIFA referee was elected president of the association during the 2023 delegates conference held at Bovina Hotels in Kwara State on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
