Seasons

Every season, a bigger league

From a Lagos pilot to a national league, each season builds on the last.

Season 1 (2022)

The inaugural NSSFFL season launched at Teslim Balogun Stadium with 40 teams and more than 900 athletes, marking the start of Nigeria’s largest youth flag football movement.

Season 2 (2023)

A breakthrough year with 11,000 active players, 124 schools, 248 teams and 1,008 games across 11 states.

Season 3 (2024)

Over 4,000 students participated across three levels, culminating in the Aketi Bowl in Calabar, where Lagos dominated both categories.

Season 4 (2025)

NSSFFL reached 9,000+ students, 216+ schools and 432+ teams across 19 states, solidifying its position as Africa’s largest youth flag football league.