Football Law and Ethics

Nigeria Premier Football League chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye has lauded domestic referees, praising their standards as ranking among the world’s best ahead of the 2024–25 season. Speaking at the league’s AGM, Elegbeleye announced the rollout of communication devices and VAR training to bolster officiating quality. He highlighted that the NPFL continues to improve, with VAR introduced […]

Kano Pillars FC have confirmed the suspension of their technical adviser, Usman Sheriff Abdallah, for at least three weeks following inconsistent results and an altercation with fans after a goalless draw against Bayelsa United on Matchday 22. According to club chairman Ali Umar, Abdallah secured only one win in the last three league outings a dip

Nigeria’s Yemisi Akintoye has secured a spot on the official list of 18 referees selected by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2025 in Morocco. This marks a significant return after Nigerian match officials were absent from major African tournaments for nearly two decades. Akintoye, lauded

Chairman of the Nigeria National League (NNL), George Aluo, has praised the officiating team following Gateway United’s 2-1 win over Osun United on Matchday 21 at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta. Aluo, who watched the game in person, commended centre referee Babayanju Saheed from Ondo and his assistants, Alalade Taofeeq and Bako Tajudeen from

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

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 league’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

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika will miss Club Brugge’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 side’s goalless draw with Union Saint-Gilloise on April 27, triggering an automatic ban under Belgian Football Union

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 ₦5 million fine in addition to the expulsion.

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,