🏈🌍 NFL Fo’ Bring Da Heat to Africa fo’ da First Time
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Wit ova 100 ballers wey get roots in Africa (born there or first gen in da US), da League go shine light on top di African players dem contributions, introduce da game to da new generation fans, and get plans to make moves in oda African countries lata on. 🌟👟
Some current NFL stars go dey ground fo’ di event, including dem heavy hitters like Uchenna Nwosu from Nigeria repping Seattle Seahawks, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo from Nigeria too with Houston Texans, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah from Ghana with Cleveland Browns, and Kwity Paye from Liberia with Indianapolis Colts. Plus, NFL legends like Mathias Kiwanuka from Uganda, Roman Oben from Cameroon, and Osi Umenyiora from Nigeria go join da mix. 🌍🏈
Da NFL no just stop there; dem go run da very first NFL Africa Camp wit 40 players from all ova Africa. Dis camp go down June 21 and 22, and na players wey stand out from regional camps wey Osi Umenyiora, two-time Super Bowl champ, lead go dey invited. “Dis na one kine special initiative,” Umenyiora yarn. “Dis camp no just dey give chance to top African athletes, e dey also highlight da awesome African athletes wey already dey ball in da NFL.” 📈🏟️
Da Uprise, one football program for Nigeria wey Umenyiora set up, don hold regional camps for Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa recently. Dem standout players don get invite to dis upcoming Ghana camp.
“We dey look forward to our first camp for Ghana and we go activate for Nigeria and oda African countries for future,” Damani Leech, NFL Chief Operating Officer of International, talk. “We wan give chance for da next generation African prospects to showcase and build on top dia talent.” 🚀🌍
Dis year, three players wey come out from The Uprise and join International Combine and IPP Pro Day don sign wit NFL teams — Chigbo Roy Mbaeteka with New York Giants, Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi with Arizona Cardinals, and Kehinde Hassan Oginni with Kansas City Chiefs. 🏆📝
Da action for Ghana go continue on Saturday, June 25, wit NFL go run one NFL FLAG Day at Ghana International School together wit Ghana American Football Federation (GAFF). Students from 10 local schools, ages 12 to 14, go join da fun. NFL FLAG na cool non-contact program wey go teach participants da basics from current and former NFL players, plus lessons for teamwork and sportsmanship. 🚩👫
And on Sunday, June 26, NFL Fan Zone go bring fans close to da NFL action from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra for Ghana. Dis free event go let fans meet and greet current NFL players and legends, join in interactive games and activities by NFL partners like EA Madden, Mitchell & Ness and Wilson Football. NFL Fan Zone go also get display for Super Bowl rings and da Vince Lombardi Trophy. 🏆💍
Plus, Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders go dey, wit plenty prizes and giveaways from da team. Jen Kavanaugh, da club’s Senior Vice President of Media & Marketing, go dey there too, as da Eagles be da first NFL club to enter market for Africa through International HMA initiative and can activate for Ghana from June 1. 🦅🎉
NFL Network go follow da journey of NFL players and legends as dem join events for Ghana, plus cultural experiences across Accra and Cape Coast, for one upcoming feature. 🎥🌍
NFL aim to leave positive impact for local communities afta events in cities around da world. Details for one project for Accra go be announced during da week’s events.
For stay updated on top NFL in Africa, follow @NFLAfrica social media channels on Twitter and Instagram. 📲🌐
NOW IN BLACK AMERICAN SLANG
NFL’s Big Move to Africa: It’s Game Time in Ghana 🌍🏈
NFL’s Big Move to Africa: It’s Game Time in Ghana 🌍🏈
The NFL is about to make a major splash in Africa, kicking things off with a whole week of hype starting June 21 in Ghana. They’re calling it “NFL Africa: The Touchdown,” and it’s packed with everything from scouting new talent to fan festivals and flag football clinics. It’s all about the NFL showing love to its growing fan base across the continent.
With over 100 players in the league repping their African roots, the NFL is ready to celebrate the major impact of its African players, hook up the next gen of fans, and start making moves in other African countries too. 🌟👟
The lineup’s got some of the NFL’s finest, including Uchenna Nwosu from Nigeria holding it down for the Seattle Seahawks, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo also repping Nigeria with the Houston Texans, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah from Ghana playing for the Cleveland Browns, and Kwity Paye from Liberia with the Indianapolis Colts. And let’s not forget the legends like Mathias Kiwanuka from Uganda, Roman Oben from Cameroon, and Osi Umenyiora from Nigeria. 🌍🏈
The main event? The first-ever NFL Africa Camp going down on June 21 and 22, spotlighting 40 of the continent’s top players. These athletes got the call-up after shining in regional camps run by NFL legend and Super Bowl champ Osi Umenyiora. “This camp is a game-changer,” Umenyiora said. “It’s not just about finding new talent; it’s about shining a light on the African stars already killing it in the NFL.” 📈🏟️
Umenyiora’s been busy with his football program, The Uprise, hosting camps in Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa, scouting the best of the best for this upcoming Ghana camp.
“We’re hyped to bring our first camp to Ghana and we’re planning to hit up Nigeria and more African countries soon,” said Damani Leech, NFL’s big boss of International Operations. “We’re here to spotlight and develop the next wave of African talent and keep strengthening the league’s international player pipeline.” 🚀🌍
This year, three talents from The Uprise who showed out at the International Combine and IPP Pro Day have secured spots with NFL teams — Chigbo Roy Mbaeteka with the New York Giants, Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi with the Arizona Cardinals, and Kehinde Hassan Oginni with the Kansas City Chiefs. 🏆📝
The vibe in Ghana keeps rolling on June 25 with an NFL FLAG Day at the Ghana International School, teaming up with the Ghana American Football Federation (GAFF). Kids from 10 local schools, aged 12 to 14, are about to get a taste of NFL FLAG, the league’s fun, no-contact intro to football, with real NFL players and legends teaching the basics. 🚩👫
Then on June 26, the NFL Fan Zone is where it’s at, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra in Ghana. This free event is where fans can kick it with current NFL players and legends, dive into interactive games, and check out dope displays like Super Bowl rings and the Vince Lombardi Trophy. 🏆💍
And y’all, the Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders are gonna be there too, with all kinds of team swag and giveaways. Jen Kavanaugh, the Eagles’ Senior VP of Media & Marketing, will also be in the house, as the Eagles are the first NFL team to step into Africa through the International HMA initiative, getting started in Ghana from June 1. 🦅🎉
NFL Network’s gonna be capturing all the action in Ghana, following NFL players and legends through events and cultural experiences in Accra and Cape Coast for a feature coming soon. 🎥🌍
The NFL’s all about making a positive impact in the communities it touches, and they’ve got something special planned for Accra that’ll be announced during the event week.
For all the latest on the NFL’s moves in Africa, keep it locked to @NFLAfrica on Twitter and Instagram. 📲🌐
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NFL Sets Its Sights on Africa for First-Ever Official Events 🌍🏈
The NFL is gearing up to make a grand entrance in Africa with a week-long extravaganza starting June 21 in Ghana, dubbed “NFL Africa: The Touchdown.” This action-packed week features a talent ID camp, a fan fest, and a flag football clinic, highlighting the NFL’s dedication to catering to its burgeoning fan base across the continent.
With a roster boasting over 100 players of African heritage, either born in Africa or first-generation Americans, the League aims to celebrate the significant contributions of its African stars, introduce the sport to a new wave of enthusiasts, and plan future expansions into other African nations. 🌟👟
The event will see participation from current NFL talents like Uchenna Nwosu of Nigeria from the Seattle Seahawks, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo also from Nigeria with the Houston Texans, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah of Ghana from the Cleveland Browns, and Kwity Paye from Liberia with the Indianapolis Colts, alongside NFL legends such as Mathias Kiwanuka from Uganda, Roman Oben from Cameroon, and Osi Umenyiora from Nigeria. 🌍🏈
The highlight of the initiative is the inaugural NFL Africa Camp, set for June 21 and 22, featuring 40 standout players from across Africa. These athletes were handpicked from regional camps spearheaded by NFL legend and two-time Super Bowl champ Osi Umenyiora. “This is an exceptional initiative,” stated Umenyiora. “It not only provides a platform for talented African athletes but also showcases the incredible African talent currently in the NFL.” 📈🏟️
Umenyiora’s own football program in Nigeria, The Uprise, has recently conducted regional camps in Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa, with the best performers earning spots at the upcoming Ghana camp.
“We’re excited to launch our first camp in Ghana and aim to expand into Nigeria and other African nations in the future,” said Damani Leech, NFL Chief Operating Officer of International. “Our goal is to unveil and nurture the next wave of African talent, strengthening the international player pipeline and offering a pathway for aspiring athletes from the continent.” 🚀🌍
This year, three prodigies from The Uprise, who participated in the International Combine and IPP Pro Day, have inked deals with NFL teams — Chigbo Roy Mbaeteka with the New York Giants, Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi with the Arizona Cardinals, and Kehinde Hassan Oginni with the Kansas City Chiefs. 🏆📝
The festivities in Ghana roll on to June 25 with an NFL FLAG Day at the Ghana International School in collaboration with the Ghana American Football Federation (GAFF). Students from 10 local schools, aged 12 to 14, will join in the fun. NFL FLAG offers a playful, non-contact introduction to the sport, with lessons in teamwork and sportsmanship led by current and former NFL players. 🚩👫
On June 26, the NFL Fan Zone promises to immerse attendees in the NFL experience from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra in Ghana. This free event allows fans to mingle with current NFL players and legends, engage in interactive games and activations from NFL partners like EA Madden, Mitchell & Ness, and Wilson Football. The Fan Zone will also showcase Super Bowl rings and the Vince Lombardi Trophy. 🏆💍
Additionally, Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders will add to the festivities, with plenty of team prizes and giveaways. Jen Kavanaugh, the Eagles’ Senior Vice President of Media & Marketing, will be present, marking the Eagles as the first NFL club to venture into the African market through the International HMA initiative, activating in Ghana from June 1. 🦅🎉
NFL Network will document the experiences of NFL players and legends in Ghana and their cultural journeys across Accra and the Cape Coast for an upcoming feature. 🎥🌍
The NFL is committed to leaving a lasting positive impact in the local communities it visits worldwide, with plans to unveil a project in Accra during the event week.
Stay tuned to @NFLAfrica on Twitter and Instagram for all the latest updates on the NFL’s African adventures. 📲🌐
