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The Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA) convened nearly 60 participants, including leaders from sport, government, international development, civil society, education and the private sector in New York for “Africa Forward: Harnessing Sport for Inclusion, Youth Empowerment and Sustainable Development,” its side event during the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Held

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The Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA) and the Cleveland Browns will launch the “ONE BALL, ONE FLAG, OUR FUTURE” initiative in April 2026, distributing 2,000 footballs and 5,000 flags to promote American football among Nigerian youth. This program aims to significantly expand access to the sport across secondary schools nationwide.

Lagos, Nigeria — The Nigerian American Football Association (NAFA) has successfully hosted the NAFA FAME Awards & End-of-Year Party, celebrating a landmark year that underscored Nigeria’s rapid rise within African and global American football and flag football. Held on 15 December 2025, the event brought together national team athletes, coaches,

The Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA) has been approved as an Associate Member of the International Federation of American Football, making Nigeria the fourth African nation to receive this status. Notably, Nigerian teams excelled at the IFAF Africa Flag Football Continental Championships, winning gold. NAFA emphasizes gender equality and aims to empower 150,000 girls by 2030 through various initiatives.

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.