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
… 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
The Cleveland Browns are excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Nigerian American Football Association (NAFA) aimed at fostering the growth and development of youth football programs across Nigeria. This historic collaboration will provide invaluable resources, coaching expertise, and support for aspiring athletes, coaches, and communities across the country.