Football Law and Ethics

Victor Osimhen has been selected to lead FIFA’s latest campaign against racism. As part of this initiative, a global crossed arms gesture will be introduced during the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. This gesture is designed to empower players to stand against racist abuse, reinforcing FIFA’s commitment to eliminating discrimination from the sport. […]

The Confederation of African Football CAF has appointed eight Nigerian referees to officiate two crucial second leg matches in the CAF Club Competitions. Dr Joseph Ogabor will serve as the centre referee for the CAF Champions League tie between Club Ferroviário da Beira of Mozambique and Mbabane Swallows FC of Eswatini. The match will be

Victor Boniface, alongside his team Bayer Leverkusen, recently celebrated a 4-3 victory over VFB Stuttgart in the German Super Cup via penalties. However, the Super Eagles striker now faces scrutiny for his conduct following the match. After the final whistle, Boniface allegedly raised his left middle finger toward Stuttgart players, an action being labelled as

Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has completed his FIFA ban for unethical conduct. Initially, in 2019, Siasia was handed a lifetime ban and fined $50,000 for allegedly agreeing to the manipulation of matches for betting purposes. However, after appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sports in 2021, his ban was reduced to five

Thirty women coaches in Nigeria have taken another step toward earning their CAF C-License after successfully completing the second module of a three part coaching course in Abuja. The program, which is being held at the NFF/FIFA Technical Centre located in the MKO Abiola National Stadium, aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of these

FIFA has lifted the transfer ban imposed on NPFL club Katsina United. The club was banned on June 12, 2024, due to a debt owed to player Mahamadou Souley. The ban was originally set to last for three transfer windows. However, upon settling the debt, FIFA, through its legal portal, confirmed that the ban was

Sports lawyer Pius Ndubuokwu has issued a warning that Nigerian football clubs are at risk of losing billions of naira on player transfers. The concerns stem from improper transfer agreements and a lack of adherence to international transfer regulations, which could lead to significant financial losses for the clubs. Ndubuokwu’s warning should serve as a

FIFA sports lawyer Pius Ndubuokwu has shed light on why young footballers, particularly from Africa, often fall victim to fraudulent activities involving fake club offers to play abroad. Ndubuokwu highlighted a significant knowledge gap between young players, their parents, and fake agents, making them susceptible to scams. The revolutions are airtight. It can’t exploit the

The management of Shooting Stars Sports Club 3SC of Ibadan has provided financial support to five female coaches from the Oyo State Chapter of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association. This aid will assist their participation in the CAF C Coaching Course in Abuja. Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan Akoro, the Executive Chairman of 3SC, emphasized the importance

Becoming a top tier football referee in Nigeria requires more than just a passion for the game it demands intellectual rigour and thorough preparation, particularly for the annual NRA Nigeria Referees Association examinations that determine promotions to higher grades. The journey begins with the Referee in Training RIT to Grade 3 exam, a critical foundation