Law & Ethics

The Confederation of African Football CAF has appointed eight Nigerian referees to officiate two crucial second leg matches in the CAF Club Competitions. Dr Joseph Ogabor will serve as the centre referee for the CAF Champions League tie between Club Ferroviário da Beira of Mozambique and Mbabane Swallows FC of Eswatini. The match will be […]

Thirty women coaches in Nigeria have taken another step toward earning their CAF C-License after successfully completing the second module of a three part coaching course in Abuja. The program, which is being held at the NFF/FIFA Technical Centre located in the MKO Abiola National Stadium, aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of these

Sports lawyer Pius Ndubuokwu has issued a warning that Nigerian football clubs are at risk of losing billions of naira on player transfers. The concerns stem from improper transfer agreements and a lack of adherence to international transfer regulations, which could lead to significant financial losses for the clubs. Ndubuokwu’s warning should serve as a

FIFA sports lawyer Pius Ndubuokwu has shed light on why young footballers, particularly from Africa, often fall victim to fraudulent activities involving fake club offers to play abroad. Ndubuokwu highlighted a significant knowledge gap between young players, their parents, and fake agents, making them susceptible to scams. The revolutions are airtight. It can’t exploit the

The management of Shooting Stars Sports Club 3SC of Ibadan has provided financial support to five female coaches from the Oyo State Chapter of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association. This aid will assist their participation in the CAF C Coaching Course in Abuja. Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan Akoro, the Executive Chairman of 3SC, emphasized the importance

Becoming a top tier football referee in Nigeria requires more than just a passion for the game it demands intellectual rigour and thorough preparation, particularly for the annual NRA Nigeria Referees Association examinations that determine promotions to higher grades. The journey begins with the Referee in Training RIT to Grade 3 exam, a critical foundation

Semiat Mustapha Opeyemi has emerged as a standout figure during the Nigerian Women League Super Six held at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Despite her youth, Semiat’s commanding presence and exceptional refereeing skills in high profile matches have highlighted her promising future in football officiating. As an undergraduate at the University of