Ruth David has secured a landmark legal victory after winning a defamation case at the Court of Appeal against Amaechi Agbo, publisher of BestChoiceSports, Softfootball understands.
The development, shared via Ruth David and reposted by the Nigeria Football Federation via thier official x handle, saw the court issue multiple rulings in her favour. These include a public apology to be broadcast on national and international television, as well as publication in newspapers and on digital platforms.
The statement:
*NFF’s Ruth David wins landmark defamation case at Court of Appeal vs BestChoiceSports publisher Amaechi Agbo. Court ordered: public apology on int’l/national TV + newspaper + website, full retraction tagging @FIFAcom @CAF_Online, perpetual injunction, general damages, ₦2M costs
Meanwhile, on the pitch, Ademola Lookman continues to make headlines after climbing to third on Nigeria’s all-time UEFA Champions League scorers list with his eighth goal, achieved during Atlético Madrid’s 2-1 defeat to Barcelona.
The court also ordered a full retraction of the defamatory statements, with directives to tag global football bodies such as FIFA and Confederation of African Football. In addition, a perpetual injunction was granted to prevent further defamatory publications, alongside general damages and ₦2 million in legal costs.
The ruling marks a significant moment in sports media accountability in Nigeria.
Both developments highlight impactful moments for Nigerian football on and off the field.
