NSC Approves Establishment of Nigerian Federation of American Football

Posted : 06 February 2026

The Nigerian Federation of American Football (NFAF) has been formally confirmed as the official governing body responsible for the administration, growth, and development of American football in Nigeria, marking a decisive turning point for the sport nationwide.

The official inauguration ceremony for the federation’s board is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, February 10, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The event is expected to usher in a new era of stability and structured leadership following a prolonged period of internal disputes and uncertainty within the sport.

The approval process was facilitated by Hon. Bukola Olopade, whose intervention helped broker peace among key stakeholders. His decisive leadership ended months of division and resulted in the emergence of a united, stable, and credible federation positioned to drive sustainable growth.

Speaking on the establishment of the federation, Hon. Olopade stated that the NFAF was created to bring order, credibility, and national coordination to the development of American football in Nigeria. He reaffirmed the National Sports Commission’s (NSC) commitment to supporting the federation through grassroots development, institutional strengthening, and global positioning of the sport.

Babajide Akeredolu, the incoming president of the federation, brings a strong track record of success. Under his leadership, Nigeria defeated host nation Egypt to win the maiden Africa Flag Football Championship in both the men’s and women’s categories in 2025.

Akeredolu acknowledged the role of the NSC Director General, noting that Hon. Olopade’s intervention brought clarity, unity, and direction to the sport. He described the approval as more than the birth of a federation, calling it the beginning of a movement focused on governance, development, and global competitiveness.

Technical Representative and Director of the federation, Sasore Bodunrin, described the development as a major boost for youth empowerment and sports development. He added that Nigeria looks forward to showcasing its growing talent pool at the Flag Football World Championships in Düsseldorf, Germany, in August 2026.

The newly inaugurated Executive Board includes Babajide Akeredolu (President), alongside Idris H. Shuaibu, Azeez Amida, Ized Meremoth, Lawrence Ojaide, Seye Obatolu, Aisha Shuaibu, Akpan Michael, Solomon Oludaisi, Uchenna Asife, Ugochi Otti, Amadi Chukwuemeka, Okabonye Chukwuani, Barikisu Ademoh, Maryam Yakoub, Mark Orduen, Olaide Yusuf, and Sasore Bodunrin as Technical Representative and Director.

NSC Approves Establishment of Nigerian Federation of American Football

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