NAFA to Host NFL Flag U13 Co-Ed Flag Football National Tournament Invitational to Advance Grassroots Growth in School Sports.

Posted : 30 March 2026

Lagos, Nigeria — The Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA) is set to host the second edition of the NFL FLAG U13 Co-ed Flag Football National Tournament Invitational on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, at Mobolaji Johnson Arena (Onikan Stadium), Victoria Island, Lagos, as part of a broader effort to drive the development and growth of flag football in school sports and strengthen the culture of school sports in Nigeria, particularly at the grassroots level.

The tournament reflects NAFA's commitment to creating structured opportunities for young student-athletes to participate in organized sports, while building a sustainable pathway for the growth of flag football at the grassroots and school levels.

This initiative is backed by key strategic partners, including Browns Nigeria, Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF), Lagos State Sports Commission, IFAF, and NFL FLAG, all of whom share a common vision for expanding school sports and creating more opportunities for youth participation and development.

Beyond the competition, the NFL FLAG U13 Co-ed Flag Football National Tournament Invitational is a powerful vehicle for promoting school sports and encouraging wider participation among young people. By bringing together schools and emerging student-athletes in a structured tournament environment, NAFA continues to embed flag football within the school sports ecosystem and inspire a new generation of players.

As school sports continue to play a vital role in youth development, initiatives like this tournament provide students with opportunities to build teamwork, discipline, confidence, and leadership through sport.

The continued rise of flag football in Nigerian schools is already producing encouraging results. In last year’s inaugural edition, Oshodi High School emerged as winners of the U-13 category, demonstrating the growing competitiveness of school-based flag football in Nigeria. Through the same competition, Green Springs School Lekki earned the opportunity to represent Nigeria at the maiden NFL FLAG U-13 African Championship in Cairo, where they secured bronze medals, highlighting the potential of young athletes when given the right platform and support.

This achievement reinforces the importance of sustained investment in school sports and grassroots development, and serves as motivation for the next generation of athletes participating in this year’s tournament. NAFA’s hosting of the NFL FLAG U13 Co-ed Flag Football National Tournament Invitational marks an important step in building awareness, participation, and long-term structure for flag football in Nigeria.

Together, NAFA and its partners are laying the foundation for a stronger school sports system and a more vibrant future for flag football — one that begins in schools, grows through opportunity, and thrives through collaboration.

For media inquiries and further details, contact:

media@nafa.ng

NAFA to Host NFL Flag U13 Co-Ed Flag Football National Tournament Invitational to Advance Grassroots Growth in School Sports.

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