On January 20, 2020, the National Industrial Court (Akure Division) delivered two judgments in favour of our Clients who formerly played for Sunshine Queens Football Club. The players were being owed some salaries and match bonuses under their employment contract…
A “probation period” clause is such that allows a party to an employment contract (oftentimes the employer) to unilaterally terminate the contract during an agreed period, without any obligation to give a reason to the other party or pay compensation.…
Introduction One of the most important regulations made by FIFA which ensures contractual stability in football and a healthy relationship amongst players, clubs and member associations is the ‘Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players’ (RSTP). This Regulation is…
On 23rd August 2019, our 'Tosin Akinyemi was privileged to share his experience in sports law practice with the law students of the University of Ibadan, during a panel session. The career advancement program tagged "Law: Beyond The Borders", was…
Chelsea Football Club's Appeal to the Court of Arbitration For Sport (CAS) will not be heard this summer by the body. CAS released the list of cases that will be heard from now until August 14, with Chelsea's appeal not…
The world football governing body, FIFA, has published the new edition of the Regulations On The Status & Transfer of Players (RSTP), which takes effect from June 1, 2019. The RSTP which is the prime regulation that provides for, and…
The issue of government interference in football is one that FIFA frowns upon as it feels that member nations should be free from external interference – in this case, the government. However, the fact that most countries, especially in Africa…
What is Doping? The word ‘Doping’ is more often than not, found in the world of sports. Articles 1 & 2 of the World Anti-Doping Code defines doping as the presence of a prohibited substance or its metabolites, or markers…
Our firm was proud to receive a final decision from the Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC) of FIFA today, in favour of our client (a foreign player) against a first division club in Nigeria. The matter, being a dispute of "international…