Dele Ezekiel, a supporter of Inter Lagos FC based in Ogba, Lagos State, has called for the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), insisting that its adoption would help minimise officiating errors and strengthen the integrity of the domestic competition.
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Speaking during Sports247’s Let’s The Fans Talk programme, Ezekiel stressed that introducing VAR would create greater awareness and accountability among match officials, helping to reduce controversial decisions during league matches.
He maintained that Nigeria must embrace modern football technology if the NPFL hopes to improve its standard and compete with other emerging leagues across the continent.
“VAR is something that Nigeria needs to introduce in the Nigerian Premier League, so at least we can begin to compete with some leagues,” Ezekiel said.
He also expressed concerns about the progress of other African leagues, particularly South Africa and Ivory Coast, noting that Nigeria must take deliberate steps to improve its domestic football structure.
According to him, the need for VAR goes beyond correcting refereeing mistakes, as it also concerns the credibility and integrity of Nigerian football.
“It’s not just officiating. It’s something that speaks to integrity,” he stressed.
Ezekiel’s comments add to the growing calls from Nigerian football supporters for the introduction of modern officiating technology, with the aim of improving refereeing standards and restoring confidence in the NPFL.
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