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.