Flag Football Nigeria

NAFA / BROWNS NIGERIA Gridiron Gems and BEMORE Empowered Foundation Unite to Champion Girls’ Empowerment Through Flag Football and Holistic Development

The Nigeria American Football Association and BROWNS NIGERIA have partnered with the Bemore Empowered Foundation to incorporate flag football into its curriculum, enhancing opportunities for girls. This collaboration aims to develop leadership, promote wellness, and empower young women through sports, STEM education, and mentorship, targeting significant female participation by 2030.

Opening Speech for Gridiron GEMS X BEMORE Empowered Foundation 2025 Summer Bootcamp

The Nigeria American Football Association’s Gridiron Gems Initiative aims to empower Nigerian girls through American football by increasing female participation and training. Partnering with the Bemore Empowered Foundation, the initiative promotes leadership, coaching, and refereeing skills, with goals to engage 150,000 girls and create an all-star league by 2030.

Nigeria’s Flag Football Momentum Gains Global Spotlight in New York Times Feature

The Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA) has once again made headlines—this time in one of the world’s most prestigious publications, The New York Times. In a recent article spotlighting NFL legend and Global Flag Football Ambassador Osi Umenyiora, NAFA’s leadership in shaping the future of American football in Africa was

NIGERIA TO REPRESENT AFRICA AT THE UPCOMING WORLD GAMES IN DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY

PRESS STATEMENT By the President of the Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA) Date: 31 July 2025 The Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA) is thrilled to inform the Nigerian public of a groundbreaking development in the international flag football community. Today, the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), in collaboration with

NAFA Unveils Flag Football League for Nigerian Universities, Colleges and Polytechnics

Groundbreaking initiative kicks off with Southwest exhibition games to drive student-athlete development and institutional engagement The Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA) has launched the NAFA Collegiate Flag Football League, a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at integrating Flag Football into tertiary institutions across Nigeria. As part of its pilot phase, NAFA will

Nigeria’s Defensive Brilliance Secures Flag Football Championships in Cairo

Nigeria’s flag football teams triumphed in the African Flag Football Tournament in Cairo, winning both men’s and women’s titles. The women defeated Morocco, while the men overcame Egypt. Key defensive plays characterized their victories. Officials laud this milestone as a pivotal moment for flag football in Africa, promising continued support and talent development.

NAFA Upbeat About Flag Football African Continental Tournaments in Egypt, Eyes World Games In 2026

…Fields Three Teams To Represent Nigeria, Meets NSC Chairman, Director-General The Nigeria American Football Association ( NAFA ) led by its President, Babajide Akeredolu on Tuesday visited the Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission (NSC) Mallam Shehu Dikko as part of its preparations ahead of the African tournaments in Egypt.

NAFA Expands Flag Football Reach in Northern and South-Eastern Nigeria

PRESS RELEASE Flag Football Expands to Northern and South-Eastern Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria – June 16, 2025 – The Nigerian American Football Association (NAFA), in partnership with the Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF), is thrilled to announce the launch of the NSSFFL Activation tour. This initiative aims to introduce and grow the

Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA) Announces Successful National Team Camp in Preparation for International Competitions

LAGOS, NIGERIA – June 16, 2025 – The Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA) announces the successful conclusion of its national team selection process and training camp, which took place from February to June 2025. This program aimed to identify and develop top flag football talent across Nigeria, culminating in the

We’re Preparing Ground for African Tournaments in Egypt – Akeredolu

… Says NAFA Committed to Growing American Football in Africa The President of the Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA), Nigerias governing body for Flag football, Mr. Babajide Akeredolu, has stated that the demonstration of American Flag Football at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games Ogun 2024, in

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