When the news broke that the Nigerian sprint queen Favour Ofili was considering switching nationality to represent Turkey, it stirred more than headlines. It stirred hearts. While nationality swaps are not new in international sports, the governing rules under World Athletics provide a detailed framework balancing the freedom of the athlete with the integrity of …
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The FIFA Clearing House and the Future of Nigerian Football Clubs
The specific objectives of the FCH are to “process specific payments related to the transfer of football players between clubs; protect the integrity of the football transfer system ; enhance and promote financial transparency in the football transfer system; and prevent fraudulent conduct in the football transfer system.
LEXSETTERS SECURES BAN REDUCTION FOR ENYIMBA INT’L FC’S OLADAPO AUGUSTINE
We are delighted to have represented Enyimba International Football Club (“Enyimba”) at the Confederation of African Football (“CAF”) Disciplinary Board (“Board”) in respect of the ban on Enyimba’s player, Oladapo Augustine (“Austin”). Austin was banned from all football activities by the Board after a urine test conducted on him (prior to the match between Pyramids …
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