April 8 – World players’ union Fifpro and African Leagues have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance African football.
The MoU will offer a platform for social dialogue and focus on improved governance frameworks, better labour conditions, and long-term sustainability within national competitions across the continent.
In a statement, Geremie Njitap, president of FIFPRO Africa, said: “Professional football in Africa is a major employer and needs structured labour relations. This agreement aligns with international standards, including those of the International Labour Organization, and marks a major step towards a more fair, sustainable and professionally governed football industry in Africa.”
The framework should prompt the development of contract standards, support for collective bargaining structures, improve dispute resolution mechanisms, and capacity building initiatives for leagues on the African continent.
At the signing, the International Labour Organization (ILO), a UN body that promotes international labour standards, promotes rights at work and encourages decent employment opportunities, was present. Eric Oechslin, Director at the International Labour Organization, added: “This agreement promotes fair labour practices and sustainable development for African football, in line with international labour standards.”
On a global level, the approximation between the ILO and World Leagues, the umbrella organisation for domestic leagues, could steer football towards collective bargaining rather than consultation with governing Bodies.
The MoU was agreed on March 28 when the African Leagues was launched as a regional division of the World Leagues Association. Algeria, Botswana, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe are the founding members.
Ahmed Deiab, chair of African Leagues and president of the Egyptian Pro Leagues, added: “This memorandum of understanding marks an important milestone for African football. It reflects our commitment to building strong and transparent professional leagues that can work together with player representatives around shared objectives.”
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