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...
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.
The Level Up Series began on August 17th, attracting over 70 athletes focused on enhancing personal branding and storytelling skills. Experts shared valuable insights, and participants engaged in practical presentations. The second session will feature notable speakers and allow those who missed the first to join, promoting inclusivity for athlete success.
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...
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...
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. The partnership is designed to...
