The director general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has extended his commendations to Babajide Akeredolu, president of the Nigeria Flag Football Federation, for his ...

Nigeria is aiming to qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics after its men's and women's teams were victorious at the inaugural African Flag Football Championship.

As African champions, Nigeria's men and women qualify directly to the IFAF Flag Football World Championships in 2026. The event also saw 10 national teams earn their first official world rankings.

Nigeria makes history, securing both men's and women's titles at the inaugural African Flag Football Championships in Cairo. A thrilling victory secures their spot in the 2026 World Championships.

CAIRO, Egypt, June 22, 2025/APO Group/ — Nigeria’s women’s and men’s teams have been crowned the inaugural IFAF African Flag Football champions as the sport marked a major milestone on its ...

Nigeria's women's and men's teams have been crowned the inaugural IFAF African Flag Football champions as the sport marked a major milestone on its journey to a first Olympic Games appearance in ...

The double triumph cements Nigeria’s position as the dominant force in African flag football and earns both teams automatic qualification for the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships ...

He confirmed that Nigeria will field three teams for the competition: the main squad, which has been in training for two months, a women’s team, and an under-13 team.