Football Law and Ethics

Korede Adedeoyin, a Lagos born footballer who started his career in the youth teams of Manchester United and Everton, will not be retained by Accrington Stanley after his contract expires on June 30. The English League Two club announced their retained and released list, marking the end of Adedeoyin’s tenure which began in February 2022 […]

Kwara United Football Club has faced a heavy penalty of N6 million imposed by the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL for manipulating fixture schedules under false pretences, which resulted in a significant disruption of the planned live television broadcast. The incident concerned Matchday 31, where Kwara United’s game against Akwa United was shifted from its

Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has openly criticized the Nigeria Football Federation NFF for their lack of support during his FIFA investigation. Siasia was initially handed a lifetime ban from football in 2019 for alleged involvement in match fixing and bribery, which was later reduced to five years upon appeal. In a revealing interview,

Raphael Onyedika, a key midfielder for Club Brugge and the Super Eagles, will miss the crucial Belgian Championship Playoff match against Union St. Gilloise due to suspension. Onyedika earned his third yellow card in the recent victory over Antwerp, triggering a one match suspension. His absence is a significant blow for Club Brugge, given his

In a recent ruling, the Ogun State Football Association has handed down a two year suspension to two men for their actions against referees at a local match. The offenders, known as JAMAK and Gbeke, faced stern rebukes for their role in the melee following a Nigeria National League game, which ended without any goals

Luciano Spalletti, the head coach of Italy’s national football team, has confidently stated that Michael Kayode, the highly regarded 19 year old playing for Fiorentina, will not be transferring his national allegiance to Nigeria. This statement came after Kayode was conspicuously absent from Italy’s squad in the last series of international matches, Despite this, Italy

In a decisive move that underscores the Nigeria Football Federation’s NFF commitment to integrity and fairness, the Refereeing Development Committee has expelled Zaharaudeen Nasiru from his role as a centre referee in the Nigeria National League NNL. This action was taken in light of Nasiru’s contentious decision during a crucial match between Jigawa Golden Stars

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has taken decisive action by stepping down referee Abdulmalik Abdulmalik from his officiating duties in the Nigerian Premier Football League NPFL. This move follows a series of alleged incorrect decisions made by Abdulmalik during the NPFL match between Katsina United and Abia Warriors on March 24, 2024. Originating from the

In a decisive move to uplift the quality of game officiating, the Nigeria Women’s Football League NWFL convened a virtual emergency meeting this Thursday. The assembly brought to light the critical need for enhanced officiating standards within the league, marking a pivotal moment for women’s football in Nigeria. The NWFL, recognizing the essential role of

Nottingham Forest is facing the possibility of having to sell key players, including Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi, to comply with Premier League financial regulations. This situation arose after the club was penalized with a points deduction for breaching the Profitability and Sustainability Rules. The club, which finds itself in the relegation zone with nine matches