Football Law and Ethics

The Nationwide League One (NLO) has suspended Usman Kabir, who previously competed under the false identity of Abbati Muhammad Gola while registered with Mumbiava FC Kano during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. The suspension takes immediate effect. According to a report received by the NLO Secretariat, Kabir supplied false personal information when registering with Camp […]

The Nigeria Women Football League NWFL has slammed Heartland Queens with a ₦1 million fine after confirming the assault of match officials during their home fixture against Remo Stars Ladies at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri. According to a statement issued by NWFL Chief Operating Officer Modupe Shabi, the decision was reached following a thorough

A Nasarawa United fan, Bashir Bala, has been sentenced to three months in prison or an optional fine by a Chief Magistrate Court in Lafia after physically attacking Plateau United player Vincent Temitope. The assault took place on April 17, 2025, following an NPFL match in which Nasarawa United defeated Plateau United 3–2 at Lafia

Shooting Stars Sports Club 3SC have been hit with fines totalling ₦5 million and handed a stadium ban for the remainder of the season following a violent incident involving fans after their NPFL Matchday 32 clash with Ikorodu City FC. The match, held at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, ended in chaos as supporters

In a dramatic twist that could favour Nigeria’s Super Eagles in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, South Africa may face severe sanctions for fielding an ineligible player. During South Africa’s 2-1 victory over the Benin Republic on Matchday 1 of the African World Cup qualifiers, midfielder Teboho Mokoena was booked.

The Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL has issued a strong warning to club media officers, underscoring that post match conferences are now mandatory. In an official letter addressed to club chairmen, the league expressed concern over the failure of some club media officers to fulfil this critical responsibility. The NPFL stressed that neglecting post match

Junior Lokosa, the talented striker for Enyimba FC, has won a major legal battle at the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber DRC against Libyan side Al Naser Zliten. As represented by PCN Sportiva LP, Lokosa defended his right to fair compensation in football contracts. The DRC ruling emphasised that no player can waive entitlements for work

Former England international John Fashanu has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian police, accusing them of damaging his chances of becoming the head coach of the Super Eagles. The 62 year old, who previously played for Aston Villa and Wimbledon, said he was in serious discussions for the national team coaching role before his arrest

The Lagos State League is set to begin next Wednesday, marking a new standard for grassroots football in the state. With 14 men’s teams and 10 women’s teams competing across five divisions, the Lagos State Football Association LSFA has emphasized that discipline and commitment will be enforced throughout the competition. Wale Joseph, CEO of the

As the DSL 2025 Season 1 approaches, the league’s organisers have introduced newly designed referee uniforms for the upcoming campaign. The unveiling ceremony took place at the Dipo Dina International Stadium in Ijebu-Ode, where three new sets of referee kits were presented to the Chairman of the Ijebu-Ode Referees Society IOFRS, Retired Referee Akinola Aregbesola.