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In January, FIFA announced a new regulatory framework for National Dispute Resolution Chambers.In this article for LawIn...
13/05/2024

In January, FIFA announced a new regulatory framework for National Dispute Resolution Chambers.

In this article for LawInSport, I advocate that FIFA needs to ensure its member associations set up their NDRCs, if FIFA is to achieve its stated goal of globalising & modernising football’s regulatory framework.

In January 2024, FIFA announced the introduction of a new regulatory framework for national dispute resolution chambers (NDRC).1 The key objectives of the new framework include “to provide clarity and the necessary legal certainty with regard to jurisdiction, structure, applicable requirements and...

After watching 🇳🇬 Super Eagles' 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea, I wrote this piece advocating that the disappointing pe...
14/01/2024

After watching 🇳🇬 Super Eagles' 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea, I wrote this piece advocating that the disappointing performance is not a cause for panic, but yet another opportunity for reflection on the state of football in the country.

The article highlights that Nigeria's persistent focus on players based in Europe - to the exclusion of locally based players - has neglected the development of the domestic game. It also calls for the implementation of existing sports policy and development plans, and strategic investment in the domestic league to build a sustainable football ecosystem that benefits Nigeria beyond the expectations during individual tournaments.

The point is that true progress lies in harnessing the benefits of football for national development, and this cannot be done by consistently ignoring the domestic game.

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria get their AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations) campaign to a poor start, drawing 1-1 with Equatorial Guinea. To put this in perspective, Nigeria is consistently ranked among the favourites for the continental title and is currently ranked 6th in Africa while Equatorial Guinea is...

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