Implementation of CLS commences

Pursuant to FIFA and CAF directives and in particular CAF circular dated November 26, 2013, on Clubs’ Licensing System (CLS), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has adopted the NFF Clubs Licensing Regulations as from January 31, 2014.

By these directives from FIFA and CAF, it is a mandatory for all
federations to adopt and implement the CLS for all clubs participating in national and confederation clubs competitions by the set deadlines.

The NFF Clubs Licensing Regulations is the basic document for CLS in Nigeria, through which different members of the football family aim to promote common principles in the world of football such as sporting value, transparency in their finances, ownership and control of clubs, players and coaches welfare, and the credibility and integrity of club competitions.