By Daily Sports Nigeria on December 2, 2025
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced plans to formally approve Nigeria’s official Flag Football Federation, with elections for new executive members expected to take place immediately after its inauguration.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Assistant on Media to the NSC Director General, Kola Daniel, the commission clarified that no association, local or international, has previously been officially recognised to represent Nigeria in any flag football competition.
The NSC emphasised that, under Nigerian law, it has the statutory authority to recognise, approve, and regulate sports federations, including those for flag football, saying that until now, no group has held the power to act on Nigeria’s behalf in the sport.
Speaking on the ongoing process, the NSC Director General said, “The National Sports Commission is currently engaging all stakeholders in flag football regarding the finalisation of a unified national federation.
“The NSC values the contributions of all groups and is committed to an inclusive governance structure that aligns with international standards and Nigeria’s sports development objectives.”
The director general further stressed that the recognition process is ongoing and no final decision has been made.
The commission reassured athletes, coaches, organisations, and international partners that the Flag Football Federation will be founded on transparency, inclusiveness, and global best practices to ensure proper representation of Nigeria in international competitions.
Details on the election timetable, membership requirements, and transitional arrangements are expected to be released in the coming days.
Source Punch Ng
Posted December 2, 2025
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