Inaugural Edition: 2024 The Football Law Arbitration Moot (FLAM) competition was launched in 2024, with an impressive response from Nigerian universities. Over 30 institutions applied to participate, demonstrating a strong interest in football law. Competition Stages The competition consisted of several stages: 1. Brief Writing Stage: Participants submitted written briefs, which were evaluated to select the top 14 teams. 2. First Virtual Oral Round: The 14 selected teams competed in a virtual oral round, with eight teams advancing to the next stage. 3. Second Virtual Oral Round: The eight teams competed in another virtual oral round, with four teams emerging as finalists. Finals and Awards The finals took place on December 14, 2024, in Abuja, with the following teams competing: – University of Lagos – Adekunle Ajasin University – University of Ilorin – University of Abuja The University of Lagos emerged as the winner, with Adekunle Ajasin University as the runner-up. The winners received prize money and awards, while all participating schools were offered internship opportunities with prominent football stakeholders who attended the event. This inaugural edition of FLAM set a high standard for future competitions, promoting excellence in football law and fostering collaboration among Nigerian universities.
The Football Law Arbitration Moot (FLAM) has been a game-changer in promoting sports law awareness and education in Africa. Since its inception in 2024, FLAM has made a significant impact in the following areas: Internship Opportunities: Providing participants with valuable internship experiences, bridging the gap between academia and practice. A Successful Moot Competition: Hosting the first sports/football law moot competition in Nigeria, fostering a culture of debate, argumentation, and critical thinking among law students and young aspiring professionals in the unexplored field. Awareness on Sports Law: Raising awareness about the importance of sports law in Africa, promoting a better understanding of the legal aspects of sports. Webinars and Knowledge Sharing: Hosting webinars and workshops, bringing together experts and stakeholders to share knowledge, best practices, and experiences in sports law, giving insights into the field. Through these initiatives, FLAM has inspired a new generation of sports law enthusiasts and practitioners in Africa, Contributed to the growth of sports law as a recognized field of practice in Africa, Fostered collaboration among stakeholders, arbitrators including law firms, sports organizations, and academic institutions. As we continue to empower the future of sports law in Africa, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Together, let’s shape the future of sports law in Africa.
FLAM is a football Law Arbitration Moot competition that is aimed at facilitating football Law Education in Africa