First Ever In Africa 🏈

Wheelchair American Football
Exhibition Game

AFEDEV in collaboration with the US Consulate General, Lagos

📅 September 10, 2026 • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM • NIS National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos

Meet the Teams

Four teams compete in Africa's first-ever Wheelchair American Football Exhibition Game. Click a team to view their full squad roster.

Group A Atlantic Chargers logo

Atlantic Chargers

14 players

View Squad →
Group B Lagos Dynamos logo

Lagos Dynamos

14 players

View Squad →
Group C Iron Invicta logo

Iron Invicta

12 players

View Squad →
Group D Liberty Pioneers logo

Liberty Pioneers

15 players

View Squad →

Group Stage Fixtures

📅 September 10, 2026 • NIS National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos

Fixture 1 · Groups A & B

Atlantic Chargers
Atlantic Chargers
Group A
VS
Lagos Dynamos
Lagos Dynamos
Group B
📅 September 10, 2026
📍 NIS National Stadium, Surulere
⏰ Time: TBC

Fixture 2 · Groups C & D

Iron Invicta
Iron Invicta
Group C
VS
Liberty Pioneers
Liberty Pioneers
Group D
📅 September 10, 2026
📍 NIS National Stadium, Surulere
⏰ Time: TBC

Full fixture schedule including kick-off times will be announced closer to the event. Check back here for updates.

About the Event

The Wheelchair American Football Exhibition Game is a landmark moment for adaptive sports in Africa — the first-ever organised competition of its kind on the continent. Hosted by AFEDEV in collaboration with the US Consulate General, Lagos, the event brings together four teams of para-athletes to compete at NIS National Stadium.

The event is part of AFEDEV's wider mission to make American football inclusive, accessible, and available to all Nigerians regardless of physical ability.

Event Details
📅 September 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 NIS National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos
🤝 Co-presented with the US Consulate General, Lagos
🏈 4 Teams · 2 Fixtures · Historic First
Wheelchair American Football Exhibition Game — athletes competing

Want to get involved?

Learn more about AFEDEV's Wheelchair American Football Academy, or contact us to explore partnership and volunteering opportunities.