Football Law and Ethics

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is set to face trial over alleged false accounting tied to Victor Osimhen’s 2020 move from Lille. According to prosecutors in Rome, Napoli used “fictitious capital gains” in their financial statements between 2019 and 2021 — inflating the value of several players involved in the Osimhen deal to improve the […]

Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi has been hit with a €450,000 fine after German authorities found a pair of prohibited weapons in his possession, according to reports. The weapons in question were a brass knuckle and a taser, items that are outlawed under German weapons legislation.  Prosecutors issued a so-called Strafbefehl (criminal order), allowing Adeyemi

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been cleared by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to play in Sunday’s crucial World Cup playoff final against DR Congo, despite fears that accumulated yellow cards could sideline him. CAF has confirmed that the cautions Ndidi received during the group stages of the qualifiers do not carry over

FIFA-licensed agent Eddie Iseri Ogbemudia has sounded a stark warning over Dakkada FC’s dramatic exit from the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL), suggesting serious repercussions if they do not reverse their decision. Dakkada FC withdrew after the NNL Board rejected their request to join Conference B — the same group as their sister club, Akwa

Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi has settled all outstanding debts and fines previously imposed by the Nigeria Football Federation Players’ Status & Arbitration Committee (NFF–PSAC), amounting to a total of ₦32 million. In a ruling on 28 February 2025, the committee found the club guilty of contract breach after a petition by former coach

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has levied a hefty penalty of ₦9 million on Katsina United following significant breaches during their Matchday 12 fixture against Barau FC. According to the league’s Disciplinary Committee, the club committed multiple infractions, including the throwing of objects onto the pitch, failure to control supporters, and allowing unauthorised access

Three clubs  Akwa United FC, Heartland FC and Lobi Stars FC are reportedly pressuring the Nigeria National League (NNL) to bypass a transfer and registration ban imposed by the Nigeria Football Federation Players’ Status &amp Arbitration Committee (NFF-PSAC), despite outstanding debts owed to former players and coaches. According to league sources, none of the clubs

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi will not feature in Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff tie against Gabon, after being handed a suspension. FIFA has confirmed that Ajayi received a second yellow card during Nigeria’s 4-0 win over Benin, triggering an automatic one-match ban. His absence will be deeply felt in Nigeria’s backline. Coach Eric

Moses Etu has called on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to improve the welfare of its players, complaining that it is “a shame” that FIFA must intervene to remind the league of its duties. The demand follows a transfer ban placed on Heartland FC of Owerri due to unpaid wages owed to former Ivorian

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed severe penalties on Kano Pillars following the violent incidents during their Matchday 8 fixture against Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. The league’s disciplinary committee found the club guilty of multiple breaches, including inadequate security, failure