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Why Nigeria?
The connection between the Cleveland Browns and Nigeria runs deeper than just football. It's about honoring heritage and building long-lasting relationships.
With several Browns players proudly representing their Nigerian heritage – including TE David Njoku and RB Quinshon Judkins – the connection is deeply personal. It's an opportunity to celebrate culture, community, and a shared love of the game.
Home to more than 230 million people and with one of the world's most passionate sports communities, Nigeria offers an incredible opportunity to grow the sport and cultivate a new generation of Browns fans and football players.
Our Focuses
Develop the Sport of American Football
The Browns are dedicated to growing American football across Nigeria by investing in youth programs, training opportunities, and pathways to inspire the next generation of athletes.
Grow the Cleveland Browns Fandom
Through community engagement, fan experiences and events, the Browns aim to connect with Nigerian fans and expand the Dawg Pound across the country.
Celebrate the Nigerian Culture
By honoring Nigeria's rich heritage, vibrant energy, and global influence, the Browns seek to build authentic connections that reflect the shared pride between Cleveland and Nigeria.
Partnership with NAFA
In January 2025, the Cleveland Browns announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Nigerian American Football Association (NAFA) to grow American football programs in Nigeria by providing coaching resources, mentorship, and training opportunities.
This collaboration aims to build strong American football infrastructures, promote core values like teamwork and leadership, and create pathways for Nigerian athletes to develop their skills. Together, the Browns and NAFA are bringing this vision to life through several key initiatives designed to grow the game at every level.
Players with Nigerian Heritage
David Njoku
Browns TE David Njoku Njoku is the seventh of his parents', Innocent Sr. and Stella, nine children. His two oldest siblings were born in Nigeria before their parents emigrated in 1987. He regularly visits Nigeria and has donated food, water and essentials, also funding the construction of a borehole, to provide a source of fresh water to the community.
On March 16, 2022, Njoku was formally named Chief in Nigeria's Igboland, an honorary title granted in recognition of his humanitarian efforts.
Njoku continues to support Nigeria, particularly in growing the sport of football in Nigeria. He has participated in NFL Africa events, as well as the Browns' efforts to grow the game of football in Nigeria by hosting youth football camps in Nigeria.
Julian Okwara
Browns DE Julian Okwara, who joined the Browns in 2025, is a native of Lekki, Nigeria. Okwara was raised in Nigeria before moving to the United States when he was in third grade.
Quinshon Judkins
Browns RB Quinshon Judkins, who joined the Browns in 2025, is of Nigerian descent. Judkins was born in Pike Place, Alabama and attended the University of Mississippi (2022-23) and Ohio State (2024) before being drafted by Cleveland in the second-round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Edefuan Ulofoshio
Browns LB Edefuan Ulofoshio, who joined the Browns in 2025, is of Nigerian descent. His father, Steve, moved from Nigeria to Anchorage, Alaska in 1984 and raised Edefuan alongside his mother, Joyce, in Las Vegas. Ulofoshio later attended the University of Washington and was drafted into the NFL in 2024.
Our Involvement and Impact
Fans in Nigeria
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