Written by: Lkite Aliu Oluwagbemisola.
The Law Students' Football League ( LSFL) is an association of Law Students football clubs where matches are organized between member teams of a similar standard. The Law Students' Football League (LSFL) was inaugurated in the 2016/2017 academic session, during the tenure of Aimasiko as Sports Director of the Law Students' Society.
The Law Students' Society Football League is indisputably the most anticipated sporting event of the academic session, where football clubs compete immensely to emerge as the victor and get the championship crown, glory, and medals. The major aim of LSFL is to create a vibrant and inclusive sports culture within the Law Faculty.
AN OVERVIEW OF THE LSFL THIS SEASON
The first match of the season in the Law Students' Football League took place on December 7th at 2pm between Anonymous FC and Angelo FC.
An LSFL football match consists of 30 minutes with two 15 minute halves and about a five minute break time in between. A team consists of a maximum of nine players. The team starts with 4 players and the designated goalkeeper.
The Law Students' Football League is a gender-inclusive tournament that mandates all clubs to have at least one female player to play for a minimum of ten minutes across all games of the season.
CURRENT CLUBS MEMBERSHIP
There are EIGHT(8) clubs currently in the Law Students' Football League:
- Angelo FC
Eponymously named after the Club Sponsor; Odogun Omololu, who is popularly known as Lord Angelo. The Angelo FC is a club known for its effervescent attitude and team spirit. The club is coached by a freshman player; Dara.
Angelo FC has nine players, they are:
Coach: Dara
1. David
2. Marvellous
3. Sir Temzy
4. Victor
5. Grace
6. Great
7. Kaptain
8. Klassie
9. Lord Angelo
- Anonymous FC
Interestingly, Just like the name suggests; the Anonymous FC is sponsored by an anonymous LSSiste. The Anonymous FC has 10 players, making it the club with the highest number of players. The club is coached and trained by Damilola.
1. Akin
2. Asquare
3. Barry - Temmy
4. Damilola
5. Daniel
6. Solomon
7. Soldier Boy
8. Praise Saliu
9. Ice Cube
10. Goodnews
- Browny FC
The only club owned by a female LSSite at the moment is the Browny FC. The club was originally named after the club sponsor, Bridget Ilesanmi, a 300-level law student, but was later changed to Browny FC for private reasons. Browny FC is no doubt a unique club- this has, of course, put the club in the spotlight and under the scrutiny of other sports enthusiasts, also endearing a lot of female soccer fans to the club. The club is coached by O.I. Akeredolu, the erstwhile Attorney General of the society. There are eight players in Browny FC, they are:
Coach : O.I. Akeredolu
1. Bolu
2. Eniola Victor
3. Israel Adebayo
4. Kunle
5. Principal
6. Tvibes
7. Tobiloba Ogunfunminiyi
8. Tobiloba Olugbenga
- Essentials FC
The Essentials FC is jointly owned by the team members. It is the only club collectively sponsored. The players of Essentials FC are coached by Abdulganiyu Hanif Olamide, a 400-level law student.
The club has nine players, they are:
1. Benefit
2. Loveth
3. Saint David
4. Ola Sam
5. King Paul
6. Berry
7. Clinton
8. G- Keys
9. Gbade
- Starboys FC
Sponsored and coached by Omole Damilare, popularly known as Jazparo, a 500-level law student who is an avid football law enthusiast, Starboy FC is no doubt one of the best clubs in the Law Students' Football League. The club's football players are eight in number. They are:
Coach: Jazparo
1. Akin - Idowu Pelumi
2. Dani FX
3. FBL
4. Odunayo David
5. Sir Andi
6. Plenty
7. Sir Temmy
8. Olawoye Adejoyinola
- President FC
The President FC is owned by Adewale Oguntibeju; the current President of the Law Students' Society. The President FC, just like the name connotes, is a club flanked with noble and impressive players set out to dominate the field. The club players are :
1. Buga
2. D Justice
3. Michael
4. Mosa Gold
5. Marvin
6. Pacman
7. Doski
8. Hardey Yung
9. Laoban
- Milkyballers FC
The Honourable Speaker of the Law Students' Representative Council, Adeyemi JoelMilk, is the patron of this football club.
Milk is a passionate lover of football. The players of the Milkyballers are trained by Pino, a remarkable law student in the sporting field.
There are 8 players:
1. Elder
2. Emmanuel SAN
3. Lurd Befo
4. Milk
5. Shotun
6. Skara
7. Twinkle
8. Timi
- Trailblazers FC
The Trailblazers football club is sponsored and trained by Adekunle, one of the most popular football enthusiasts in the law students' society. The Trailblazers football players are known for their resilience, fierceness, and vigor on the football pitch. The Trailblazers FC has nine players:
1. Adekunle
2. Daniel Ifeoluwa
3. Gabriel Ayorinde
4. Goodness
5. Israel Fayakinu
6. Papao
7. Kelvin Oluwatuyi
8. Olasehinde Favour
9. Temitayo Akintan
Are you interested in owning and sponsoring a club? It is quite easy!
To be a club owner under the Law Students' Football League, interested lSSites have to reach out to the Sports director before the start of the league or season and fulfill certain obligations before getting the chance to create their dream team fit enough to win the LSFL medals.
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE LSFL
The Law Students' Football League is a league that prioritizes and ensures total observance of rules and regulations. These rules and regulations define the objective of the game, the actions to be taken by players, and the consequences of the actions made. Without these rules, a game would become chaotic and unfair. Therefore, adherence to these regulations helps prevent disputes and maintains fair play.
The rules and regulations of the Law Students' Football League were made by the Sports Director, Arukuje Daniel, popularly known as Dani FX and his sporting board. They are as follows:
1. A team is to be constituted of a minimum of 8 players and a maximum of 9 players which will include at least a female player
2. Each match will be 30 minutes with 15 minutes per half and a break of 5 mins
3. Unlimited substitution will be allowed during the game.
4. Use of jersey is not compulsory, but each team must wear a uniform color.
5. All players are encouraged to wear protective footwear
6. A yellow card will attract a fine of 150 Naira and a Red card will attract 300 naira respectively
7. Matches are to start at the appropriate time listed on the fixture and all players must be available Ten minutes before kick-off
8. All female players must play a minimum of Ten minutes across all games of the season
9. The best player of the tournament award will be decided based on the vote of the online poll that would be conducted and the discretion of coaches and players.
10. Five players are to constitute a team on a match day
11. Any team that is not fully constituted as of matchday will hand a walkover and three points will be awarded to their opponent
12. No offensive word will be condoned and anyone who is found guilty of that will have to tender a public apology letter before he/she will be allowed back to play.
13. For the safety of all players, all items of jewelry should be removed before entering the field of play, including watches.
14. The transfer window will be closed Twenty-Four hours before LSFL starts, and it will be opened in the middle of the season.
By following the rules outlined above, the Law Students' Football League becomes a sport inclusive, safe, and fair for all members of the Law Students Society.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE LSFL
Football is a sport that unites people and brings them together; the Law Students' Football League necessitates the inclusion of everyone, making it a safe space for all.
It is a competition made for LSSites to get together after a long day of academic stress.
Law Students' Football League is an annual tourney for interested LSSites who sponsor teams and get to have a club. It is a chance for LSSites to have fun, relax, be happy, and challenge themselves beyond academics.
SPONSORSHIP OF THE LSFL
Law Students' Football League is a competition that has a long record in the chronicles of the Law Students' Society. It is also a means for current members of the Law Students' Sporting World to relate with the alumni, that is, the past members of the Law Students' Society.
The current Law Students' Football League has a cash prize of Twenty Thousand Naira, which will be awarded to the highest goal scorer of the tournament; this prize was magnanimously donated by the present set of alumni of the LSFL. The Law Students' Football League goes beyond a game as it is also an avenue to reunite the current LSSites with the past LSSites.
Best wishes to all the clubs in the Law Students' Football League, may the best club win!!
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