Football Law and Ethics

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

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