{"id":19124,"date":"2023-08-16T13:37:27","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T11:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=19124"},"modified":"2023-08-16T13:37:27","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T11:37:27","slug":"national-football-league-nfl-to-touch-down-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2023\/08\/16\/national-football-league-nfl-to-touch-down-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"National Football League (NFL) To Touch Down In South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE TO TOUCH DOWN IN SOUTH AFRICA WITH A SERIES OF FAN EVENTS TO CELEBRATE THE KICKOFF OF THE 2023 SEASON<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFL to host fan events in Cape Town this September as the League expands its \u2018NFL Africa\u2019 program to South Africa<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Football League will touch down in Cape Town this September with a weekend of NFL fan events to celebrate the kickoff of the 2023 season.
The NFL will hold a series of fan events on Saturday, 16 and Sunday, 17 September, as part of the NFL Africa program – a long-term, multi-market, commitment to growing the game at every level across the continent.\u00a0

The \u2018NFL Experience: Cape Town\u2019, an immersive American Football event for fans in South Africa, will take place on Saturday, 16 September at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. \u00a0

The event will give local fans the full NFL experience, from testing their skills through interactive NFL football and NFL Flag activities, to learning more about the history of the League. Fans will also be able to sample American cuisine and will have the opportunity to check out authentic NFL merchandise, in an American football takeover.

The iconic Vince Lombardi Trophy will be on display alongside NFL memorabilia, as well as activations featuring Madden NFL 24, Pro Era, Wilson footballs, authentic player jerseys from Mitchell & Ness and apparel from Kingdom & Co.

An NFL Viewing Party, in collaboration with ESPN Africa, will take place on Sunday, 17 September, at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre to close off the weekend. The event, beginning at 17.00, will fuse together live entertainment from NFL Legends and local South African personalities with a live viewing of a game from week two of the NFL season. Fans in attendance will also have the chance to play games and win various prizes and exciting giveaways.

Fans will be joined by Osi Umenyiora<\/strong>, the former New York Giants defensive end and two-time Super Bowl winner, leading the NFL\u2019s expansion efforts in Africa. He will be joined by South Africa\u2019s own NFL Legend Gary Anderson<\/strong> \u2013 who played in the NFL for 23 seasons \u2013 in addition to NFL veteran Kenny Stills<\/strong>.

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u201cIt will be exciting to see the NFL in South Africa this September, in what promises to be a brilliant showcase of American Football in Cape Town for fans to enjoy,\u201d<\/em><\/strong> said Umenyiora. <\/strong>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to bring the game closer to South African fans and build excitement for the NFL throughout the country. Fans \u2013 get ready, this is just the beginning! The NFL will see you in September.\u201d \u00a0<\/strong><\/em>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u201cI\u2019m proud to welcome the NFL to South Africa for the first time,\u201d <\/em><\/strong>said Anderson. \u201cI look forward to seeing fans in South Africa enjoy the \u2018NFL Experience: Cape Town\u2019 for themselves, and I can\u2019t wait to join them in the stunning city of Cape Town to help grow fandom in my home country.\u201d<\/strong><\/em>

Fans can sign up for tickets, free of charge, to attend\u00a0the \u2018NFL Experience: Cape Town\u2019 by visiting nflfanexperience.co.za<\/a>.\u00a0

Fans can also register for tickets onsite on the day of the event.\u00a0

Tickets are not required for the NFL Viewing Party.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0

For more information on NFL Africa follow @NFLAfrica on Twitter<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u2018NFL Experience: Cape Town\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0
Location:<\/strong> Cape Town International Convention Centre \u00a0
Date:<\/strong> Saturday 16 September\u00a0
Time:<\/strong> 11.00 \u2013 18.00 \u00a0\u00a0
Tickets:<\/strong> Free of charge. Sign up for tickets in advance here: nflfanexperience.co.za<\/a>. Tickets available on the day.\u00a0
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\u2018NFL Viewing Party\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0
Location:<\/strong> V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre \u00a0
Date:<\/strong> Sunday 17 September \u00a0
Time:<\/strong> Starts 17.00
Tickets:<\/strong> No tickets required. For more information, visit nflfanexperience.co.za<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the National Football League<\/strong>:
The National Football League is America’s most popular sports league, comprised of 32 franchises that compete each year to win the Super Bowl, the world’s biggest annual sporting event. Founded in 1920, the NFL developed the model for the successful modern sports league, including national and international distribution, extensive revenue sharing, competitive excellence, and strong franchises across the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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