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Nigeria's men's and women's flag football teams won gold at the inaugural African Flag Football Championships, securing spots in the 2026 World Championships.
Nigeria’s male and female flag football teams are celebrating a groundbreaking achievement after claiming gold in both categories at the maiden edition of the African Flag Football Championships held in Cairo, Egypt.
The two-day tournament, which took place from Friday, June 20 to Saturday, June 21, witnessed fierce competition among 11 teams from eight African nations.
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The match was closely contested until the final whistle, drawing praise from spectators and officials, including Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr Ashraf Sobhi, who was present.
In the Women's category, Nigeria's team delivered a commanding performance to defeat Morocco 26–12 in the final.
“It’s amazing, it’s surreal, it’s history, it’s unbelievable. We’ve made history,” Nigerian quarterback Hayes Obinna-Uzoh said via Punch.
Quarterback Anuoluwapo Bello played a pivotal role, scoring two critical touchdowns in the second half to seal the victory.
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“This is a great achievement for us and I’m proud of every woman out here. I feel excited for the girls here. There is an opportunity to go to the World Championships and show everyone what we can do,” Bello said after the game.
With the dual victory, Nigeria secured direct qualification for the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships, placing both teams on the global stage as the sport prepares for its Olympic debut at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
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The championships in Cairo marked the first in a series of continental tournaments organized by the International Federation of American Football (IFAF).
All participating teams received their first official IFAF rankings as part of the competition’s legacy.
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