Football Law and Ethics

NPFL Bans Lobi Stars Media Director Emmanuel Ujah for Match-Fixing

NPFL Bans Lobi Stars Media Director Emmanuel Ujah for Match-Fixing

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed an indefinite ban on Lobi Stars’ Media Director, Emmanuel Ujah, following controversial comments made during an interview. Ujah was found in violation of the NPFL Framework and Rules after making unsubstantiated allegations of match-fixing. According to the NPFL, Ujah admitted that his statements were made in error […]

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Sky Limit FC Expelled from NLO for Assault on Match Officials

Sky Limit FC Expelled from NLO for Assault on Match Officials

Sky Limit FC of Kano has been expelled from the 2025 Nationwide League One (NLO) season following a violent incident involving assault on match officials during their game against Dromeda FC. The leagueโ€™s Secretariat confirmed the expulsion via its official social media platform, citing a breach of Article 4.13(6) of the NLO rulebook, which enforces

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Onyedika Suspended for Key Club Brugge Clash Due to Card Accumulation

Onyedika Suspended for Key Club Brugge Clash Due to Card Accumulation

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika will miss Club Bruggeโ€™s upcoming Jupiler Pro League playoff match against KAA Gent after receiving a one-match suspension. The Nigerian international was booked for the third time in the playoff series during his sideโ€™s goalless draw with Union Saint-Gilloise on April 27, triggering an automatic ban under Belgian Football Union

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1472 FC Expelled from NNL Over Match Defaults, Slapped with โ‚ฆ5m Fine

1472 FC Expelled from NNL Over Match Defaults, Slapped with โ‚ฆ5m Fine

Lagos-based club 1472 FC has been expelled from the 2024/2025 Nigeria National League (NNL) after repeatedly failing to honour scheduled fixtures. The club, established in October 2023 by businessman Dozy Mmobuosi, was found guilty of violating Article 14:11 of the NNL rulebook and has been handed a โ‚ฆ5 million fine in addition to the expulsion.

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El-Kanemi Warriors Fined โ‚ฆ3.5m, Face Stadium Ban for Security Breach

El-Kanemi Warriors Fined โ‚ฆ3.5m, Face Stadium Ban for Security Breach

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has handed down heavy sanctions to El-Kanemi Warriors following serious security breaches during their Matchday 34 clash against Ikorodu City in Maiduguri. In a Summary Jurisdiction notice, the league cited the club for violating Rules B13.52, C9, and B13:18 of the NPFL Framework and Rules, which address matchday security,

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NLO Suspends Usman Kabir Over Dual Identity and False Registration

NLO Suspends Usman Kabir Over Dual Identity and False Registration

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

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Heartland Queens Fined โ‚ฆ1m for Assault on Match Officials

Heartland Queens Fined โ‚ฆ1m for Assault on Match Officials

The Nigeria Women Football League NWFL has slammed Heartland Queens with a โ‚ฆ1 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

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Fan Jailed for Attacking Plateau United Player After NPFL Match

Fan Jailed for Attacking Plateau United Player After NPFL Match

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 3โ€“2 at Lafia

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Shooting Stars Penalised โ‚ฆ5m, Fans Banned After Ikorodu City Attack

Shooting Stars Penalised โ‚ฆ5m, Fans Banned After Ikorodu City Attack

Shooting Stars Sports Club 3SC have been hit with fines totalling โ‚ฆ5 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

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South Africa Set to Lose Points, Boosting Nigeriaโ€™s World Cup Chances

South Africa Set to Lose Points, Boosting Nigeriaโ€™s World Cup Chances

In a dramatic twist that could favour Nigeriaโ€™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 Africaโ€™s 2-1 victory over the Benin Republic on Matchday 1 of the African World Cup qualifiers, midfielder Teboho Mokoena was booked.

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