The European League of Football (ELF) and the Croatian American Football Association (CAFA) are pleased to announce a partnership aimed at promoting the development of American football in Croatia. This collaboration seeks to strengthen the sport at all levels by fostering young talent, sharing coaching resources, and organizing joint training camps and friendly matches. 

A partnership to elevate the sport

Through this partnership, Croatian players and coaches will have the opportunity to benefit from the professional experience of the ELF, helping to elevate American football in Croatia to the next level. Mislav Pokrovac, Vice President of CAFA, shared his enthusiasm for the collaboration: 

"I'm thrilled to announce a partnership between the European League of Football (ELF) and the Croatian Association of American Football (CAFA). It marks a significant step forward in the development of regional football. By combining ELF's professional expertise with CAFA's passion for the game, this collaboration will foster talent, elevate the sport's profile in Croatia, and strengthen the football community across Europe. We at CAFA are very delighted and happy with this partnership, and we look forward to the positive impact it will have on American football in our region."

Kicking off the partnership

The partnership will officially kick off during the International Games, taking place this Saturday, August 24th, in Šibenik. As part of the event, the Split Sea Wolves will play a friendly match against the Zagreb Patriots, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for American football in Croatia.