.…An Insightful Discussion with Babajide Akeredolu, President of NAFA (Extracted from Flag Football Nation 6th Edition – June 2024) In his office overlooking the streets of Lagos, Babajide Akeredolu sits poised, embodying passion and determination that has propelled flag football into the spotlight across Nigeria. As the President of the Nigerian American Football Association (NAFA),...
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NAFA Partners with Cleveland Browns and NFL FLAG to Launch “ONE BALL, ONE FLAG, OUR FUTURE” Initiative.
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.
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NAFA Dominates Lagos with Historic Double-Header, Ushering in End-of-Year Celebrations
The Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA) concluded 2025 with a dual-event celebration in Lagos, including a marathon and a tackle football exhibition. Sponsored by Browns Nigeria, the day highlighted community engagement and promoted fitness through the "Now We Move" campaign, fostering local interest in American football and women's participation in sports.
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NAFA CELEBRATES CHAMPIONSHIP YEAR, GLOBAL RECOGNITION, AND 2026 ROADMAP AT FAME AWARDS & END-OF-YEAR PARTY
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, institutional partners, sports administrators, and...
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Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA) Granted IFAF Associate Membership Following Landmark Year
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.
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NAFA Announces NSSFFL IV – Africa’s Largest Gathering for Flag Football
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.
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BEMORE and Gridiron GEMS – A win for Girl Empowerment with Flag Football
In an inspiring showcase of synergy between sports, education, and empowerment, the Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA) and BROWNS NIGERIA through their Gridiron Gems Initiative partnered with the BEMORE Empowered Foundation to bring flag football to the 2025 BEMORE Summer Bootcamp. This collaboration aimed to provide young Nigerian girls with the tools, training, and confidence...
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NAFA / BROWNS NIGERIA Gridiron Gems and BEMORE Empowered Foundation Unite to Champion Girls’ Empowerment Through Flag Football and Holistic Development
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.
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Opening Speech for Gridiron GEMS X BEMORE Empowered Foundation 2025 Summer Bootcamp
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.
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NAFA Unveils Flag Football League for Nigerian Universities, Colleges and Polytechnics
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...