Let’s talk real — too many grassroots clubs and football academies think once they register with CAC, affiliate with their State FA, and appear on TMS, they’re good to go when it comes to Training Compensation and Solidarity Contribution.
Omo, it’s not that simple.
Yes, those steps are important — they show your academy exists. But when money starts flying and your former player hits big leagues abroad, existence alone no go help you collect anything.
Here’s the bitter truth:
TMS only shows transfers, not development.
CAC and FA affiliation won’t prove you trained anyone.
Without actual training records, you can’t claim jack.
We’ve seen it too many times — clubs denied rightful earnings because they didn’t document the players they trained. No forms. No records. No evidence. Just vibes.
So what should you do?
You need proper documentation, that’s what saves you when the time comes.