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A Nigerian court has delivered a groundbreaking verdict, holding the national football authorities responsible for the 2020 death of Nasarawa United player Martins Chineme, who collapsed and died during a league match at just 25 years old. The ruling, described by global players’ union FifPro as a “landmark case in the world of football,” found […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has issued an official clarification following a protest lodged by Bayelsa United concerning their Federation Cup Round of 16 defeat to Nasarawa United. Bayelsa United, who were eliminated on penalties after a tightly contested encounter, formally questioned the eligibility of five Nasarawa United players. The club filed a complaint in […]
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and Nasarawa United have been found responsible for the death of footballer Chineme Martins, who collapsed and died during a league match in March 2020. Martins, 25 at the time, was representing Nasarawa United in a Nigerian Professional Football League fixture when he tragically lost his life on the pitch. […]
