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Calistus Chukwujekwu on FIFA Duties and Becoming Referees\u2019 Instructor<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Calistus Chukwudi Chukwujekwu, the esteemed former FIFA referee<\/a> and now instructor, has issued a stark warning about the growing scourge of match\u2011fixing within Nigeria’s Professional Football League. He has revealed that the practice is deep\u2011rooted and involves referees, players, and officials in illegal activities, tarnishing the integrity of domestic football.\n<\/p>\n

As one of Nigeria\u2019s top referee assessors at continental and global levels, Chukwujekwu emphasised: “Match fixing all over the world is a serious crime. If a referee is caught in match fixing, there is a ten\u2011year ban.\u00a0 Such a person should actually be told to leave the profession”. He lamented that while other countries rigorously enforce regulations, Nigeria<\/a> has lagged behind, allowing illicit betting and collusion to flourish unchecked.\n<\/p>\n

<img src="https:\/\/www He urged immediate action: tighter monitoring of match officials, transparent oversight, and harsh punishments for offenders. “The earlier we start checking on it, the better \u2026 so that our football will be a lot cleaner than it is now,” he concluded.<\/a>\"Register<\/a><\/p>\n

Editorial<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

We share Chukwujekwu\u2019s alarm. The revelation that match\u2011fixing is deeply embedded in the NPFL is troubling. Our domestic league, once a beacon of local pride, now risks losing its soul to corrupt practices. We must demand better.\n<\/p>\n

We believe this isn\u2019t just a moral failing; it\u2019s a strategic one. Clubs, players, fans and sponsors will withdraw if confidence erodes<\/a>. We need robust systems betting surveillance, regular audits, whistle\u2011blower protections. Nigeria must these without delay.\n<\/p>\n

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We also advocate for accountability. Anyone caught referee or player must face zero tolerance long bans, fines, legal consequences. As Chukwujekwu noted, a ten\u2011year ban is just the start. Such firmness is needed to deter future wrongdoing.\n<\/p>\n

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We urge stakeholders<\/a> from NFF to club owners<\/a> to rally behind this cause. It\u2019s time for NPFL to lead the way in reform, not lag behind. Only through collective will can we cleanse our football and restore its essence. We began by acknowledging urgency we conclude by reinforcing<\/a> our stance this crisis requires unyielding action and unified resolve. Without it, our game is not just threatened it is forfeited.\n<\/p>\n

Did You Know?<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

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  1. FIFA imposes a ten\u2011year ban on referees found guilty of match\u2011fixing under its disciplinary code.\n<\/li>\n
  2. Chukwujekwu, nicknamed “CCC”, currently serves as an assessor and instructor at both CAF and FIFA levels.\n<\/li>\n
  3. In other countries, algorithmic systems monitor betting to detect suspicious patterns in real time.\n<\/li>\n
  4. Earlier in 2025, the NFF conducted FIFA Member Association courses to upgrade 80 technical instructors and young referees.\n<\/li>\n
  5. Chukwujekwu has long advocated that clubs host preseason seminars to educate players and officials on laws and ethics.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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