The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has praised the Ghana American Football Federation and the National Football League (NFL) for their sustained investment in youth sports, following the successful staging of the 4th Annual NFL FLAG Championship at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium over the weekend.

The competition featured Under-12 Co-Ed and Under-14 Boys and Girls divisions. Nima 1 Basic School dominated the event, securing titles in both the U-12 Co-Ed and U-14 Girls categories, while St. Kizito Basic School claimed victory in the U-14 Boys division.

The championship forms part of ongoing efforts to develop flag football nationwide, with the programme reaching more than 30 schools since its launch in 2022.

The minister commended the NFL representatives and federation leaders for incorporating teacher-training initiatives and building a sustainable talent-development structure.

He reiterated government’s commitment to nurturing emerging sporting disciplines through strategic support and inclusive partnerships, noting that the Ministry stands ready to assist in scaling the initiative.

Ghana is the first African country to host an organised NFL FLAG programme. The initiative continues to receive strong backing from NFL players Brian Asamoah and Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, along with the Philadelphia Eagles franchise, all of whom are contributing to the growth of grassroots American football in the country.