Israel Adedeji-Ajoje

Adedeji-Ajoje Israel is the Executive Director of Operations of African Coaches Connect. He is an International Sports Lawyer and FIFA Licensed Agent that specializes in consulting for football entities across various strata. Israel has multiple appearances at the Court of Arbitration for Sports and the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chambers. He has especially helped in recovering fees owed to players and coaches by football clubs and Federation. Going forward, he is heavily passionate about developing the football industry in Africa and looking towards opportunities to do same.

Why South Africa Lost Three World Cup-Qualifying Points — What the FIFA Disciplinary Code Actually Says (and what it means)

The recent deduction of three points from South Africa’s World Cup qualifying campaign has stirred heated conversations across the continent. Bafana Bafana thought they had secured a vital 2–0 win against Lesotho, but FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee decided otherwise. In their ruling, the match result was annulled, Lesotho was awarded a 3–0 victory, and the South

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Africa’s Private Football Academy Boom — Who Really Benefits from the Scouting Gold Rush?

Over the past decade, Africa has witnessed an explosion in the establishment of private football academies. Across all zones of the African football space, entrepreneurs and former players are setting up training centres with the dream of discovering the next genration of legends like Didier Drogba, Sadio Mané, or Victor Osimhen. According to FIFA’s Global Transfer Report

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Why African Women’s Football Struggles for Sponsors — And Why That could be a Mistake

African women’s football has never been more vibrant on the pitch, yet its business side continues to lag. Looking at the levek at which players of  the Super Falcons of Nigeria or even Banyana Banyana of South Africa play, coupled with performances at the Women’s World Cup, it is obvious that African teams can compete on the global stage. But

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How African Academies Can Recover Forgotten FIFA Solidarity Contributions and Training Compensation

For decades, African football academies have been the invisible backbone of the global game. They identify raw talent in dusty pitches, nurture it with scarce resources, and then watch as those players move on to professional contracts in Europe, Asia, or the Middle East. Yet, when it comes to financial recognition, many of these academies

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