Cape Town experiences American football

Tamlynne Thompson|Published

National Football League (NFL) legends Gary Anderson, Kenny Stills and Steven Jackson at the NFL experience, which took place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre over the weekend.

National Football League (NFL) fans flocked to the Cape Town International Convention Centre over the weekend for an NFL experience in the city as part of the NFL Africa programme, aimed at growing the game across the continent. Fans came dressed in T-shirts representing American football teams as they participated in interactive football games, explored exhibitions relating to the NFL and took pictures with NFL legends.

Seven-month-old Hunter de Klerk, from Somerset West, was ready for the football action.
NFL legend and former running back Steve Jackson with Tania Rolls from Crawford.
Aashikah Parker and Tyron Philander from Kuils River sported their Las Vegas Raiders T-shirts.
Twins Demi and Destiny Hillier, 12, from Woodstock.
Ricardo Collins and Reid Collins, 11, from Durbanville were excited to test their football skills at the activations.
Jonathan Nsekuye and Ali Masike from the city centre at the NFL stage.
Brandon Peyper and Tayla Elstone Parker from Goodwood at the NFL exhibition.
Darryl, Olivia, baby Graham and Grant Gafoor, all from Goodwood, made the experience a family outing.
Ramsey Maharaj, right, with his son, Remy, 7, from Brackenfell.