About the Association
Protecting football representation standards and driving transparency in Nigeria's professional football landscape.
Established to Set Benchmarks in Football Governance
The Association of Nigeria FIFA Licensed Football Agents (ANFLA) is the sole professional regulatory body recognized locally representing accredited agents. Our existence is grounded in ensuring that FIFA licensed agents perform services under international standards of transparency, integrity, and dual-representation restrictions.
Before the consolidation of licensing, the Nigerian transfer landscape suffered from unauthorized scouting operations, loss of training compensation, and poor advocacy. ANFLA was established to resolve these gaps, providing legal guidance, continuing professional development, and structured dispute resolution for all registered members.
Constitutional Objectives
We operate under a clear charter designed to advance the professional status of player representatives and local youth clubs.
Safeguard member interests and provide a unified voice in football negotiations.
Promote continuous education and ensure compliance with FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR).
Partner with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to eliminate uncertified agents.
Form global partnerships with leading agencies and governing bodies.
Promote youth academy protection, securing training compensation and solidarity payouts.
Provide mediation and dispute resolution guidance for players and agents.
Evolution of the Association
Establishment of Local Network
Local FIFA licensed agents in Nigeria form a regulatory council to address local transfer issues and standard representation guidelines.
Consolidation under FIFA Guidelines
Following revisions to global transfer regulations, the association formalizes its constitution, adopting strict rules against minor exploitation and secret dual representations.
FIFA FFAR Alignment
Following the publication of the official FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR), ANFLA consolidates all FIFA licensed agents in Nigeria into an audited professional registry.
FIFA Clearinghouse Integration
Successful alignment with the FIFA Clearinghouse to digitize domestic academy solidarity calculations, reducing payment timelines from years to 30 days.
Our Strategic Agenda (2026–2030)
ANFLA is executing a 5-year modernization plan to digitize player profiles and automate domestic transfer filings in alignment with the NFF.
Digital Registry Portal
Launching a centralized agent dashboard for verification, client profiling, and automated transfer billing.
NFF DTMS Integration
Direct API linking with NFF Domestic Transfer Matching System to track domestic solidarity automatically.
Want to Join the Professional Association?
Verify if you meet our licensing requirements and register to access networking summits, training credits, and legal guides.