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Gunna Leads NFL Flag Football Team in London Showdown
30 Sep
Summary
- Gunna to serve as team captain in NFL's Flag Football Game in London
- Match features former NFL players, celebrities, and content creators
- Game kicks off on October 11, a day before Jets-Broncos NFL game
In an exciting crossover event, rapper Gunna is gearing up to serve as a team captain in the NFL's Flag Football Game on YouTube: London Edition. The 32-year-old Atlanta artist will be joined by a roster of former NFL players, celebrities, and content creators as they suit up for the 7-on-7 flag football match-up in London on October 11.
The game will take place at the Copper Box Arena, a day before the New York Jets and Denver Broncos battle it out at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 12. Gunna expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "I'm ready to bring my energy to the field and lead my team. It's great to team up with the NFL and YouTube on something that brings people together."
Gunna will have the opportunity to catch passes from Mexican flag football star Diana Flores, who will play quarterback. He'll also line up opposite an NFL legend, as Chad Ochocinco laces up his cleats for the event. British rapper Aitch will serve as the opposing team's captain, with NFL journeyman Ryan Fitzpatrick slinging the pigskin as quarterback.
The star-studded roster is rounded out by YouTube creator Deestroying, Khaby Lame, Complex's Speedy Morman, Jamie Laing, Sam Thompson, Nella Rose, comic Adam W, Phoebe Schecter, Ashlea Klam, Tommy Fury, SV2, Mabel, and Jay Cinco. Fans in the U.K. can purchase tickets for less than €15 on Ticketmaster to witness the exciting showdown.
