US EditionNigeria’s Double Gold Sparks National Praise As Sports Commission Backs Flag Football’s Future
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Nigeria’s Double Gold Sparks National Praise As Sports Commission Backs Flag Football’s Future
In a momentous celebration of excellence, the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has pledged the Commission’s full backing for the growth of flag football in Nigeria, following the historic double victory of Nigeria’s male and female teams at the inaugural IFAF Africa Flag Football Continental Championship held in Cairo, Egypt. Speaking at a special reception held in Abuja on Monday, Mallam Dikko congratulated …
NSC DG Olopade Congratulates Nigeria’s Flag Football Teams on Historic Double Victory
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has congratulated Nigeria’s flag football teams on their historic double victory at the inaugural International Federation of American Football (IFAF) African Flag Football Championship. Persecondnews reports that the men’s team won 13-12 against hosts Egypt, while the women’s team triumphed 26-12 over Morocco. Olopade lauded the teams’ performance, saying the victory …
One more step. On 20 and 21 June, Cairo hosted the very first edition of the African Flag Football Championships. Teams from all over the continent opposed – Uganda, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Senegal, Tunisia, Egypt, Cameroon – for the title. Nigeria rallied everything. Egypt's strung winner in the final (13-12), the men's group won its place for the 2026 World Championships. The same reward for the women's team, which left less room for s…
NSC applauds Flag Football Federation President Babajide Akeredolu for Nigeria’s historic double Gold in Egypt
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has praised the President of the Nigeria Flag Football Federation, Babajide Akeredolu, for his pivotal role in the country’s landmark success at the inaugural IFAF African Flag Football Championship held in Cairo, Egypt. Speaking during a reception in Abuja in honour of the victorious Nigerian teams, NSC Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade lauded Akeredolu’s unwavering financial, moral, and logistical suppor…
Cairo hosts Africa’s first official Flag Football championship
Africa entered a new chapter in its sporting history this weekend as it hosted its first official continental Flag Football championship, a landmark moment in the global expansion of the sport and its path toward Olympic inclusion. Held over two days in Cairo, the Africa Flag 2025 tournament marked the first time the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) staged a sanctioned competition in Africa. The event was organised in partner…
American Football: Nigeria clinch double at inaugural IFAF Flag football, Uganda picks crucial lessons
1st International Federation of American Football: Champions: Nigeria (Both men & women) Men final: Egypt 12-13 Nigeria Women final: Nigeria 26-12 Morocco Nigeria won the first edition of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) African flag football (for both men and women) held in Egypt. Both teams have become the first qualifiers for the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships where they can represent Africa among 16 co…
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