Panel 2 – Monday 17 June 2024, 14:30 – 17:00
Training young players in Africa
What are the specific provisions of national and international law that apply to minor players? What contracts can he sign? What are the legal mechanisms intended to protect him but also to deal with his incapacity in principle to contract?
Likewise, training centers and football academies in Africa are full of young talent, the fruit of their work in training and educating young players. But these centers and academies are exposed to numerous risks in the face of the desires of agents and other third parties who, at loose ends, try to poach young players. How can they protect their investments? What recourse do they have in the event of players being “poached” by third parties?
Through the analysis of the legal framework applicable to minor players (including the FIFA RSTP), and the sharing of the experiences of actors, the panel will aim to provide the tools protecting both minor players and training centers in Africa.
Speaker
Carl Enow NGACHU
Carl Enow NGACHU was named coach of the Cameroon women’s team in 2003.
He won the silver medal as coach at the 2004 African Championship. He was the bronze medalist in 2012. Since May 2017, he has been Chief Executive Officer of Anafoot.
Speaker
Étienne RIZK
Etienne RIZK is a sport lawyer. He worked for almost 10 years within the NFA LAW firm, where he notably intervened in transfer operations involving emblematic football players.
After serving as Director of Football at sports marketing agency Total Sports Asia in Malaysia from 2018 to 2021, Etienne co-founded the niche firm NATAF RIZK LEGAL in January 2022.
Speaker
Samba THIAM
Samba Thiam holds a Doctor’s degree in Sports law from the Aix-Marseille University in France, as well as an international master’s degree in business law and is completing the final step of becoming an attorney at the Paris Bar. Dr. Thiam continues research on topics related to sports law and regularly publishes articles and contributions to academic and encyclopedic publications both in France and internationally. He intervenes on topics related to his research and is involved in various projects in Senegal, his country of origin.
Program
Panel 1 - Monday 17 June 2024, 10:00 - 12:30
Transfer system and training compensation mechanism
How does the transfer system work with the establishment by FIFA of the Clearing House? What are the key points to master and the best practices to carry out a transfer operation? What are the general principles and objectives of the training compensation and solidarity contribution mechanisms? How to calculate the two mechanisms? What are their specificities? > Read more
Panel 2 - Monday 17 June 2024, 14:30 - 17:00
Training young players in Africa
What are the specific provisions of national and international law that apply to minor players? What contracts can he sign? What are the legal mechanisms intended to protect him but also to deal with his incapacity in principle to contract? Likewise, training centers and football academies in Africa are full of young talent, the fruit of their work... > Read more
Panel 3 - Tuesday 18 June 2024, 10:00 - 12:30
The player's labour environment
The footballer who plays in Africa can find himself in very different situations depending on the clubs and countries. In his relationship with his club and his national federation, many difficulties can arise: non-payment of salaries, absence of written contract, disciplinary sanctions, threats, etc. How should the player react to conflicts? > Read more
Panel 4 - Tuesday 18 June 2024, 14:30 - 16:30
Governance and regulation of football:
making the voice of Africa heard
The African continent is a breeding ground for world football: all over the world, African players play in the most prestigious professional clubs. But, in this globalized football, are the interests of the African continent really represented and defended? The Panel will aim to address questions of regulation and governance of football... > Read more