Grassroots Development

Nigeria’s Flag Football Momentum Gains Global Spotlight in New York Times Feature

Nigeria’s Flag Football Momentum Gains Global Spotlight in New York Times Feature

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 chronicles Umenyiora’s transformation from Super…

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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,…

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