The IFAF Africa Flag 2025 tournament was delivered in partnership with the NFL, who are working with IFAF to drive the development of flag football in Africa.  In an effort to ensure the event builds on the legacy for American football across the continent, the NFL hosted a series of wraparound activities in Cairo.

The NFL held a continental NFL Flag youth championship for U12’s boys and girls teams from across Africa, and an NFL talent identification session, with the potential for players to advance to the NFL Africa-Europe Academy and International Player Pathway (IPP) program.

In partnership with IFAF and including the participation of French NFL/ IFAF Global Flag football Ambassador Elisa de Santis, there was a coaching education clinic for aspiring female coaches from Africa.

Two current NFL players, New York Giants' Bobby Okereke (Nigeria) and Tanoh Kpassagnon (Ivory Coast/Uganda) traveled to Cairo to join these activities and were present to witness the historic finals session alongside two-time Super Bowl winner and NFL Africa lead Osi Umeniyora.

“The first African Continental Championship was a tremendous success, and Egypt proved to be the perfect host as we continue our journey to grow flag football across Africa,” said Umenyiora. “It was inspiring to see nations from across the continent come together for the two-day event and showcase the incredible talent of their young athletes. The NFL is proud to partner with IFAF to help grow the game of flag football, especially as we look ahead to its debut at the LA28 Olympic Games.”

IFAF President Pierre Trochet said: “Every player and official who set foot on the field in Cairo this week can claim a piece of history. I’m enormously proud and grateful to our Egyptian federation, who have hosted this milestone event with great professionalism and warmth.

“But the history is less important than the future, and what this tournament has demonstrated is the enormous talent and passion for the game that exists right across the African continent. We know this event is just the start and, together with our NFL partners, we are committed to ensuring it acts as a springboard to the long-term development of our game.”