The National Football League, alongside the Kenya Federation of American Football (KFAF) and the Ghana American Football Federation (GAFF), have officially announced a collaboration to host youth NFL FLAG football tournaments across both Kenya and Ghana in October.
Hosting NFL FLAG programs in Kenya and Ghana is part of the NFL’s long-term multi-market commitment to growing the game at all levels in Africa.
Flag football is the non-contact version of American football, played by both boys and girls, and is one of the fastest-growing sports globally. Flag football is fun, exciting, and accessible for all, with women and girls driving some of the fastest growth in the sport.
KENYA:
- 10 teams of boys and girls from Kenya will have the opportunity to play flag football in the NFL FLAG Kenya National Championship.
- The tournament’s winning team will represent Kenya in Orlando, Florida, as they participate in the NFL FLAG International Division at the 2024 Pro Bowl Games in the United States in February.
- The tournament will see boys and girls under 12 years old from regions across the country at the Kasarani Sports Complex in Nairobi.
GHANA:
- 16 teams of boys and girls from Ghana will have the opportunity to play flag football in the NFL FLAG Ghana National Championship.
- The tournament’s winning team will represent Ghana in Orlando, Florida, as they participate in the NFL FLAG International Division at the 2024 Pro Bowl Games in the United States in February.
- The tournament will see boys and girls under 12 years old from regions across the country at the Bwoodinn Sports Complex in Accra.
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About the National Football League
The National Football League is America’s most popular sports league, comprised of 32 franchises that compete each year to win the Super Bowl, the world’s biggest annual sporting event. Founded in 1920, the NFL developed the model for the successful modern sports league, including national and international distribution, extensive revenue sharing, competitive excellence, and strong franchises across the country.
About NFL FLAG
NFL FLAG empowers young athletes, boys and girls, around the world. It is fun, exciting, and accessible for all; with women and girls driving some of the fastest growth in the sport.
The game provides a structured opportunity for youth to play football whilst discovering the importance of sportsmanship, teamwork, and friendship both on and off the field. To find out more about NFL FLAG, please visit here.
About KFAF:
The Kenya Federation of American Football (KFAF) is a dynamic organization dedicated to fostering American football’s growth in Kenya. Founded in 2014 with the Ministry of Sports mandate, it has rapidly expanded, introducing American football to schools, universities and communities across the country. One of its core objectives is to promote flag football, emphasizing safety and inclusivity.
About GAFF:
Ghana American Football Federation is the governing body of flag and tackle football in Ghana. Our aim is to develop, promote and encourage boys and girls to play flag football, have fun and hopefully take up tackle football as they grow in the sport at the same time learning great character of respect, leadership, sportsmanship and resilience on and off the field.
