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 in Southwest Nigeria and subsequently other regions of the county, creating a live demonstration of how the sport can thrive within the academic environment. This rollout marks a significant leap in NAFA’s mission to build a sustainable talent development system from grassroots to elite levels...
NAFA Expands Flag Football Reach in Northern and South-Eastern Nigeria
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 students in Kano, Jigawa, Adamawa, Zamfara, Bauchi, Abia, and Bayelsa states for the first time. As part of the 2025 season expansion, the Nigerian Secondary Schools Flag Football League (NSSFFL), a grassroots initiative by NAFA, is expanding its footprint from 13 to 24 states. The...
Cleveland Browns Announce Partnership with Nigerian American Football Association (NAFA) to Grow and Enhance Youth Football Programs in Nigeria
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 expand the sport of American football in Nigeria, creating new opportunities for young athletes to engage in the game and develop both on and off the field. Through this collaboration, the Browns and NAFA will focus on building strong youth football infrastructures, promoting the sport’s...