Football Law and Ethics

Ademola Lookman, the Super Eagles’ influential forward, faces the risk of suspension if he receives a yellow card in tonight’s AFCON qualifier match against Benin. The Atalanta star, who was previously booked during the home match against Benin in September, would be forced to sit out Nigeria’s next game against Rwanda if cautioned again. Lookman’s […]

Nigerian referees Kazzim Abiola and Samuel Pwadutakam have been chosen by the Confederation of African Football CAF to attend a critical pre-competition training and evaluation program in preparation for the African Nations Championship CHAN in Kenya, scheduled for February 2025. The program, set to take place from December 4th to 9th, 2024, in Cairo, Egypt,

FIFA licensed agent Eddie Iseri Ogbemudia has cautioned against premature celebration regarding the NPFL’s recent decision to enforce a transfer ban on indebted clubs. The league announced that clubs failing to settle overdue payments would be barred from fielding new players by Matchday 10, following prolonged delays in implementing the directive from the NFF’s Players

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika is facing a potential three match suspension in the UEFA Champions League after receiving a red card during Club Brugge’s 3-1 defeat to AC Milan at the San Siro. Onyedika was sent off in the first half for a dangerous tackle, which has sparked discussions about the severity of the

Gift Orban’s future at Lyon appears uncertain following his suspension from the first team over alleged disciplinary issues. Lyon’s technical director, Pierre Sage, shared with L’Equipe that both Gift Orban and Ivorian football star Wilfred Zaha were removed from the squad after they declined to participate in training sessions with players not recently in play,

Sports lawyer Amobi Ezeaku has weighed in on the potential outcome of the AFCON 2025 qualifier between Libya and Nigeria, following the Super Eagles’ decision to boycott the game due to prolonged detainment in Libya. Ezeaku, who also serves as the chief executive of NPFL champions Enugu Rangers, anticipates that CAF may either award Nigeria

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has refuted claims from Libyan team captain Faisal Al Badri alleging poor treatment upon their arrival in Nigeria. The NFF clarified that the confusion resulted from a lack of communication from the Libyan Football Federation LFF regarding the team’s arrival details. NFF’s assistant director of protocol, Emmanuel Ayanbunmi, explained that

Turkish champions Galatasaray have officially announced a ban on fans wearing the now famous face mask popularized by Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen during matches. The club cited safety concerns and compliance with sports law as the reasons for the decision. We want to remind our fans that masks will not be allowed into the

A major scandal has rocked the Ekiti State Football Referees Council following accusations that Acting Chairman Onilearo Kayode and Secretary Adegoke Olusola fraudulently registered a male referee for a female only slot. This alleged misconduct has triggered demands for an in-depth investigation and appropriate penalties. Reports reveal that Adegoke Marvelous Ayokunle, a referee who passed

In a tense Belgian Jupiler Pro League match against Charleroi, Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika of Club Brugge was sent off for a reckless challenge in the 57th minute. The decision sparked immediate controversy, with both Onyedika’s coach, Nicky Hayen, and team captain, Hans Vanaken, defending the player and calling the red card “harsh.” Coach Hayen