Nigeria Secures Global Spotlight at 2026 Flag Football World Championships
In a landmark moment for Nigerian sport, the Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA) has announced that Team Nigeria will represent Africa at the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships, set to take place in Düsseldorf, Germany from August 13–16, 20262.
This historic qualification places Nigeria among the top 16 nations in the world, competing in both the men’s and women’s divisions of a sport that’s rapidly gaining global traction—and is set to make its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028.
Since its founding in 2019, NAFA has transformed flag football from a niche sport into a national movement. Through its ‘HUDDLE Way’ mantra—Health, Unity, Diversity, Development, Livelihood, and Entertainment—NAFA has reached over 10,000 youth across 18 states and 300 schools, laying the foundation for this momentous achievement.
Nigeria’s teams earned their spot after clinching victory at the inaugural Africa Continental Flag Football Championship
The Championships in Düsseldorf will be held at a state-of-the-art flag football complex, the first of its kind in Germany
The event is backed by the NFL, with support from NFL Africa, NFL Flag, and Browns Nigeria, who have been instrumental in Nigeria’s development journey.
NAFA extends heartfelt gratitude to the Chairman of the Flag Football Development Board, the Chairman and Director-General of the National Sports Commission as their unwavering support has empowered Nigerian athletes to dream bigger and reach higher.
As the countdown begins, NAFA invites all Nigerians to rally behind the teams. This is more than sport—it’s a celebration of resilience, talent, and national pride.
