insert_link Africa Nigerian Court holds football bodies accountable for player’s death, orders compensation In a landmark ruling, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria has found Nasarawa United Football Club, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the League Management Company (LMC), and match commissioner Christian Mbah negligent in the death of footballer Chineme Martins. The court described the circumstances leading to Martins' death as "reprehensible" and ordered Nasarawa United to compensate his family. According to the BBC, Martins, 23, collapsed during a Nigerian Professional Football […] today7 May, 2025
