Nigeria, June 22 -- Nigeria has made Flag Football history, clinching men's and women's titles at the inaugural International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Africa Flag Football Championships held in Cairo, Egypt.

The double triumph cements Nigeria's position as the dominant force in African flag football and earns both teams automatic qualification for the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships, where they will represent the continent on the global stage.

At the Club One Maadi Stadium, Nigeria's women delivered a commanding performance to defeat Morocco 26-12 in the championship final. The Moroccans had earlier edged hosts Egypt 19-13 in a hard-fought playoff to earn their spot in the final.

Nigeria's quarterback Anuoluwa...