Kenya's women's team won bronze while the men's team finished fourth at the inaugural NFL Flag Africa Championships, held at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Lang'ata, Nairobi, from July 9–11, 2026.
The tournament formed part of the qualification pathway for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, where flag football will make its Olympic debut.
Organised by the NFL, the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) and the Kenya Federation of American Football (KFAF), the competition brought together senior men's and women's national teams, as well as Under-13 boys' and girls' teams from five African nations: Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt and South Africa.
NFL International Flag Football Lead Afia Law presided over the three-day event in Nairobi.
"This championship is about creating pathways for athletes to develop, compete, and reach the highest levels of sport. We're excited to see African teams continue to challenge the world's best as the game grows towards its Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 2028," said Law on Saturday.
In the men's competition, Egypt claimed the title with a 12-6 victory over Nigeria, while South Africa secured bronze after defeating hosts Kenya 19-13.
In the women's tournament, Nigeria were crowned champions following a 27-18 win over Egypt, with Kenya taking bronze after beating Ghana 18-6.
The medal and trophy presentation was attended by NFL Africa ambassador and two-time Super Bowl champion Osi Umenyiora, Joshua Weru—the first Kenyan and East African to sign with an NFL franchise after joining the Philadelphia Eagles—NFL International Flag Football Lead Afia Law, and senior representatives from the Government of Kenya and the local sporting community.
The event concluded with the NFL FLAG Talent ID programme, where athletes took part in drills and skills sessions designed to showcase their abilities as part of the NFL Africa programme. The initiative supports athlete development and creates pathways for emerging talent to progress in the sport.
With flag football set to make its historic Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games, the tournament also featured extensive NFL FLAG Talent ID activities, with NFL scouts and ambassadors, including two-time Super Bowl champion Osi Umenyiora, assessing emerging African talent.