On January 22, 2025, the Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA) marked a new chapter as the Cleveland Browns, through their Nigerian operation BROWNS Nigeria announced a groundbreaking partnership aimed at expanding the growth and development of American football at the grassroots level. This collaboration was made possible through the National Football League (NFL)’s Global Markets...
The Nigeria Collegiate Flag Football League (NCFFL) held its inaugural exhibition on September 6th, 2025, at Unique Open University, featuring over 60 student-athletes from four institutions. Unique Open University won, and a cash prize of ₦1 million was awarded. NAFA aims to promote Flag Football as a key sport in Nigeria, envisioning future Olympians.
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 Gridiron Gems Initiative has partnered with Brila Media Group to enhance the visibility of women in Nigerian American football. This collaboration aims to empower young female athletes through various events and storytelling, promoting gender equity and inspiring the next generation. Together, they are fostering a brighter future in sports for women.
NAFA deepens its partnership with the Cleveland Browns! During a strategic visit to Berea, Ohio, NAFA President Babajide Akeredolu met with CMO Brent Rossi, VP Renee Harvey, and Browns Nigerian operations coordinator Nayeli Pozuelos to discuss grassroots development and global engagement.The Browns also donated equipment to support NAFA’s youth flag football leagues. A new chapter in Nigerian-American football collaboration is unfolding! 🏈🌍 #NAFAxBrowns #FlagFootballNigeria #FlagFootball #BrownsNigeria #HuddleWay
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 front and center. The piece...
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 organize exhibition games across universities...
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 game of flag football among...
