NFL Fan Zone to Touch Down in Accra

The National Football League (NFL), America’s most popular sports league, will host a series of events, including a fan event, talent identification camp, and a flag football day with local youth, later this month in Ghana, the League’s first official events to take place in Africa.

The week of events, known as NFL Africa: The Touchdown, is important and symbolic to the League, its players and fans as it recognizes the contributions of its 100+ players of African descent while also introducing the sport to a new generation of fans.

Current NFL players will take part, including Uchenna Nwosu (Nigeria) (Seattle Seahawks),  Ogbonnia Okoronkwo (Nigeria)(Houston Texans),  Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (Ghana)(Cleveland Browns),  Kwity Paye (Liberia) (Indianapolis Colts), as well as NFL Legends Mathias Kiwanuka (Uganda), Roman Oben (Cameroon), and Osi Umenyiora (Nigeria).

“Whether you are an NFL fan or new to the game, we are excited to invite the local community to a fun-filled day at the NFL Fan Zone in Accra” – said Damani Leech, NFL Chief Operating Officer of International.