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.
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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
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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