Nigerian Secondary School Flag Football League begins in Lagos
Nigerian Secondary School Flag Football League begins in Lagos The maiden edition of Nigerian Secondary School Flag Football League (NSSFFL) will begin in Lagos tomorrow, May 5, with over 900 athletes from 20 male and 20 female teams in attendance. The Games, which will end on June 17, will run three days in a week at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. Speaking in Lagos, yesterday, the founder of American Football League (NAFA) in Nigeria, Babajide Akeredolu, stated that the maiden edition is being organised in partnership with Lagos State government. “We focused on this group first because we understand that competition at this stage in the development of young people unlocks opportunities for healthy habits, psychological growth and immediate opportunities for scholarships and recruitment for the most gifted players both at home and abroad,” Akeredolu stated. He continued: “For us, the greatest achievement will be to see our young boys and girls channel their youthful energy in...