CREATING A WIDE RANGE OF JOBS, SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND LIVELIHOOD.


American football in Nigeria is introducing another way of being gainfully employed in Nigeria without the restrictions of a college degree, this advantage is no way downplaying the importance of a certificate from a tertiary institute and it is based on that NAFA is working tirelessly to also be able to obtain international scholarships for her players who would choose to further their education in a distinct discipline.

At the grassroots or community level, it can be used to provide a useful way of creating an environment where people come together to work towards the same goal, show respect for others and share space and equipment. It can play a very important role in helping achieve SDG goals of No poverty, Zero Hunger, good health and gender equality. When paired with lessons on nutrition and agriculture, our sport for development programs can be a suitable complement for food programs tackling healthy living, hunger and education.

This sport will be used as a platform to speak out for the realization





of human rights, including the right to an adequate standard of living, the right to social security and the equal rights of women in economic life, which have direct impacts on the goal to end poverty. It can also be used as a platform to campaign for socio-economic progress and raise funds to alleviate poverty.

It can raise and generate funds for poverty programmes, provide employment as well as assist in raising awareness and facilitating the mobilization of needed resources to alleviate poverty and contribute to local economies through partnerships with local and international bodies.

American Football-based employment and entrepreneurship can contribute to create decent jobs for all by complying with labour standards throughout their value chain and in line with businesses policies and practices.







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Gridiron Gems Program

Becoming a member of NAFA means joining a vibrant community, enjoying fitness and fun through flag football, while also accessing skill development, competition, socialization, and inclusivity.

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American Football 101

A non-contact version of American football where players remove opponents' flags instead of tackling them. It provides all the excitement and strategy of football in a safer format, appealing to people of all ages and skill levels.

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Coach Certificate

In collaboration with the NFL and IFAF, NAFA offers certification to its coaches through the USA Football program. Interested coaches should reach out to the NAFA team for more information on how to access this service free of charge.

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