Flag Football Makes Historic Debut at Gateway Games 2024

The 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games 2024,” has witnessed a thrilling debut of flag football at the African Church Grammar School in Abeokuta.

Eight state teams, including Kaduna, Lagos, Ogun, Abuja, Kano, Enugu, Ondo, and Cross Rivers, showcased their skills in this exciting new sport.

Team Kaduna faced off against Team Lagos in one of the highly anticipated matches, displaying technical plays and uniqueness that thrilled spectators.

The participating teams demonstrated their flag football skills, competing fiercely against each other.

The introduction of flag football to the National Sports Festival marks a significant milestone for the sport in Nigeria.

With the support of the National Sports Commission under the leadership Mallam Shehu Dikko and the Director General Bukola Olopade, flag football is poised to become a staple of Nigerian sports.

The two-day event features quarterfinals, semifinals, youth showcases, and the final match.

Fans are eager to see which team will emerge victorious and take home the honors.

With its unique blend of speed, strategy, and teamwork, flag football is set to captivate audiences and inspire a new generation of athletes.

The Gateway Games 2024 continues to deliver exciting sporting action, and the flag football competition is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the festival.