NAF Rockets F.C.
NAF Rockets is a Nigerian football club based in Abuja that is sponsored by the Nigerian Air Force. They play in the second-tier division in Nigerian football, the Nigeria National League.
| Full name | Nigerian Air Force Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Rockets | ||
| Ground | Old Parade Ground/Aguiyi Ironsi Barracks Abuja, Nigeria | ||
| Capacity | 5,000/unknown | ||
| Chairman | Group Captain Patrick Akosubo | ||
| League | Nigeria National League | ||
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The team is mixed with both civilian and military personnel on the roster. They were banished to Lafia for the last games of the 2009 season after a pitch invasion against Kwara United and then relegated after finishing last in the division. After two years in the third tier, they were promoted for the 2012 season
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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External links
- allAfrica.com: Nigeria: We're still in contention-NAF
- AIRFORCE BOYS ON RAMPAGE IN ABUJA
- NAF Rockets banished to Lafia (Nigerian Compass)
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