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Gridiron Guardians
Connecting NFL players of Nigerian descent, organisations and individuals to specific states as guardians who provide mentorship, exposure and equipment.
1 state One guardian per state | 19 States with NAFA programs | 3 ways Mentorship, exposure and equipment |
A guardian for every state
Gridiron Guardians pairs a state’s schools and communities with a guardian: an NFL player of Nigerian descent, an organisation or an individual committed to that state’s young players.
Guardians host camps and clinics, mentor athletes and coaches, open doors to exposure opportunities, and help fund equipment. Past activity includes the Odafe Oweh Foundation flag football camp in Lagos and the NFL Africa Camp.
How to get involved
1 Guard a state | 2 Host a camp or clinic | 3 Equip a state |
Give back to the game at home
NFL players, alumni and partners: adopt a state and change young lives.
Every child. Every community. Through sport.
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Contact
2 Alh. Kanke Street, off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
[email protected]
+234 810 580 9710
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