Founded in 2021, the Nigeria Secondary School Flag Football League (NSSFFL) has become the cornerstone of Flag Football development across Nigeria. To date, more than 14,000 students have participated in the program, and over 3,000 children from 11 states will compete to represent their states in the upcoming AKETI Bowl National Championships.
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.
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.
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
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
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 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.
…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.
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
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