FLAM - Football Law Annual Moot

Adekunle Ajasin University @AauaLss, Akungba-Akoko has etched its name into the history of the Football Law Annual Moot 2025. Represented by the brilliant duo of Ogunfehimni Adegboyega and Olukayode Paul, the university emerged as the overall winner of

Speaker: Georgi Gradev (International Sports Lawyer, Founding Partner, SILA Lawyers) Host: Leon Solomon Senyange Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026 Time: 15:00 CET / 16:00 WAT / 16:00 EET Venue: Google Meet Register here: forms.gle/kaNvUugb6vjoXU…

Join us live this Thursday!

The Football Law Annual Moot (FLAM) is back for its 3rd Edition, and we are looking for passionate, committed individuals to join our Organizing Team. ​ ​How to Apply: Send an email with your CV/Portfolio to submission@flam24.com ​ Deadline: Friday, 13th March 2026.

• A team shall consist of two (2) students Slots are strictly limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Link to Register: flam24.com/registration/

If your University is passionate about sports law, this is an opportunity to step into a truly international arena. Eligibility: • Participants must be Law students of an accredited University • Each University may register one team

The Football Law Annual Moot (FLAM) ’26 is going global. We are proud to open 10 exclusive invitational slots to Universities in the Middle East and Asia to compete alongside leading African law faculties in what has become Africa’s premier football law moot competition.

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FLAM 2026 is officially here. The much anticipated 3rd Edition of the Football Law Annual Moot returns! Theme: Professional or Amateur? The Legal Consequences of Player Status in Modern Football. Register via: flam24.com/registration/

important one as it carries significant legal consequences. FLAM 2026 invites Law students across Africa to interrogate this issues, test their advocacy skills, and compete on the continent’s premier football law platform. Registration for the competition closes 6 April.

The morden football ecosystem is governed by the regulatory framework of FIFA. This framework is shaped by evolving transfer rules, contractual disputes, and eligibility questions. These developments have made the question of Player Classification in Football a very

“Who is a Professional? Reexamining Player Status under the FIFA Regulations” Date: 24 February 2026 Time: 5:00 PM WAT Venue: Google Meet Registration Link: forms.gle/VrH5NH3uqdsJ7x… Open to lawyers, agents, administrators, arbitrators, Journalists and students.

will come together to debate and discuss. And what better place to host this event than Lagos, a city where football is more than just a game? Lagos is ready. Are you?

The finalists will delve into: Theme: Professional or Amateur? The Legal Consequences of Player Status in Modern Football From the complexities of training compensation to the challenges surrounding professional contracts, the brightest legal minds in the field

We are excited to announce that the 2026 Football Law Annual Moot Finals will take place in the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria! As the global football transfer market continues to evolve, this year’s competition will focus on the legal intricacies that shape players' careers.

We are deeply grateful to Okey Obi, an International Sports Lawyer and Director of Legal and Compliance at the Nigeria Football Federation, @thenff for his invaluable contributions to FLAM 2025. He served as a member of both the Arbitration and Mediation Panels across both days of the competition, bringing consistency, depth, and institutional insight to the proceedings. His presence ensured a high standard of professionalism and fairness throughout the dispute resolution sessions. Drawing from his extensive experience in football governance and regulatory compliance, Okey offered practical perspectives that greatly enriched the deliberations and learning outcomes for participants. His engagement reflected a strong commitment to mentoring emerging talents in sports law and dispute resolution. We sincerely appreciate his time, dedication, and the wealth of expertise he shared with the participants. His contributions represent a meaningful investment in the development of sports law practice and education in Nigeria and across Africa.

We are deeply grateful to Ricardo De Buen, a distinguished international sports Lawyer and CAS Arbitrator, for his invaluable contributions to FLAM 2025. He delivered an insightful session on Examining the Jurisdiction of the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Breach of Contract Claims, offering participants a clear and practical understanding of one of the most critical areas of international sports dispute resolution. His analysis was both rigorous and accessible, bridging doctrine with real-world application. In addition, Ricardo served as the Head of the Mediation Panel, where his leadership, experience, and measured approach ensured a high standard of engagement and professionalism throughout the mediation proceedings. He also contributed as a member of the Arbitration Panel, bringing depth, balance, and judicial precision to the evaluation process. His involvement across multiple stages of the competition greatly enriched the learning experience for all participants. We sincerely appreciate his time, expertise, and commitment to advancing sports law education. His contributions reflect a meaningful investment in the development of the next generation of sports lawyers and the continued growth of Sports Law in Africa.