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..
Private Equity Investment in Sport
Private equity firms can not only provide investment but are able to reshape organisations in a way that will financially benefit them due to their vast commercial expertise. This is also thought to be the reason for CVC’s increasing involvement in rugby.
Grassroots Football Financing – A Review of FIFA Training Compensation and Solidarity Payments
Grassroots Football Financing – A Review of FIFA Training Compensation and Solidarity Payments – Written By Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianaya (Associate Partner/Head..
A Review of FIFA Guidelines on COVID-19
FIFA Guidelines on COVID-19 – A Review It is no longer news that due to COVID-19, footballing events have been..
Third Party Ownership in Football Explained
Despite FIFA’s outright prohibition on third-party ownership in football 2015, to remove unethical practices and mitigate the controversy surrounding this..