4 Months After NSC Recognition, NFAF Still Missing From IFAF Membership List

More than four months after the National Sports Commission (NSC) inaugurated the Nigeria Federation of American Football (NFAF) as the sport’s official governing body in the country, the federation has yet to be reflected as Nigeria’s recognised member on the membership directory of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF).
The NSC formally established the NFAF in February 2026 following the resolution of longstanding disputes among stakeholders within the sport. At the inauguration ceremony, Babajide Akeredolu was named the federation’s pioneer president.
Speaking at the event, NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, described the move as a major step towards creating a str...