FIFA’s Role in World Football Dispute Resolution – FIFA World Cup 2022 For the duration of the games, a..
FIFA World Cup – IP World Cup Assets and Protection
The FIFA World Cup tournament is one of the most iconic football competitions in the world, reaching and inspiring fans..
Olisa Agbakoba Legal Collaborates with the Sports Industry Working Group in Formulating the National Sports Industry Policy(NSIP)
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), through its Associate Partner, Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianya is pleased to have collaborated with the Sports Industry Working..
Review of the New FIFA Rules for Football Agents
FIFA has a long history of regulating players’ and agents’ relationships going back about 3 decades. The last comprehensive system..
Sports should go beyond games, be expansive, others- Beverley Onyejianya
Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianya, a regulatory, compliance and professional sport lawyer has called for more investment in sport infrastructures and qualified professionals..
Addressing the Concept of Neutrality in Sports
The world has watched the tragic events unfold in Ukraine and the slew of economic sanctions as well as the..
Release of Football Players for Games, A Brief History of AFCON and The Call Up Rules.
The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been held every two years since 1957, making it older than the corresponding..
Sports Betting & Investment Scams in Nigeria: What You Should Know
Since the legalization of sports betting in Nigeria, it became a legitimate form of entertainment that the general public embraced..
Lionel Messi, Football Salaries and Financial Fair Play
Lionel Messi Bids Adieu To Barca, Bonjour PSG: The global sports news airwaves have been dominated by the news of..
Understanding Commercial and Media Broadcasting Rights in Sports
Broadcasting rights (also known as media rights) are legal rights which a broadcasting organisation owns and negotiates for the purpose..