NAFA set to organise NFL U13 flag football event in Lagos
The Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA) has revealed plans to host the NFL FLAG U13 Tournament in Lagos. The event aims to boost flag football and enhance school sports development across Nigeria. According to the association, the competition will provide young student-athletes with structured opportunities to participate in organised sports. The initiative is supported by several strategic partners and seeks to inspire a new generation of players.
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- The NFL FLAG U13 Tournament is scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Victoria Island, Lagos.
- NAFA is collaborating with the Nigeria Federation for American Football and other key partners to deliver the event.
- The tournament aims to promote values such as teamwork, discipline, confidence, and leadership among youth.
- Recent achievements, like Greensprings School winning a bronze medal in Egypt, highlight the progress of flag football in Nigerian schools.
- The event is seen as a significant step in building awareness and long-term structure for flag football in Nigeria.
