Babajide Akeredolu, Founder, Nigerian-American Football Association (NAFA), on Thursday in Lagos said that introducing the sport properly to the country would help tackle some of the challenges the country had faced within the past years.
Akeredolu, who is also the acting President of Lagos Marines Football Club, told newsmen that the sport would be taken to the grassroots first to ensure its acceptance by the society
He added that the sport would also attract people who had passion for it.
“Nigerians are purposefully built to play American Football, because we have the strength and the courage for it.
“A lot of people love the sport because of health reasons and that is why NAFA is here to promote it.
“American Football will help Nigeria in improving our health, promoting unity, our diversity, gives people their livelihood, entertainment and above all education,” he said.
