Nigerian-born footballer Moro Ojomo was one of the stars for Philadephia Eagles sealed the Super Bowl title and celebrated with a tribute to his heritage.
Lagos-born Moro Ojomo celebrated his Super Bowl LIX victory with the Philadelphia Eagles by representing his Nigerian heritage.
The Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 40-22 to claim the latest Super Bowl win on Sunday night.
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Ojomo, a defensive lineman, played a key role in the Eagles' dominant defense that stifled Patrick Mahomes and held the Chiefs scoreless for nearly three full quarters.
The Eagles' victory marks their second Super Bowl win in eight seasons. They previously won Super Bowl LII and have made four Super Bowl appearances since 2004.
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The 2024 Eagles team, led by head coach Nick Sirianni, has been described as one of the best in NFL history, winning 18 of 21 games.
Ojomo, a seventh-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, has become an integral part of the Eagles' elite defensive line.
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In the Super Bowl LIX game, Ojomo finished with two total tackles and a tackle for loss. During the regular season in 2024, Ojomo recorded 20 total tackles. And he celebrated in style per a post by ESPN Africa.
Ojomo's journey to the NFL began after moving to the US from Lagos at the age of eight when his family emigrated from Nigeria to Santa Clarita, CA.
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He played college football at Texas, where he recorded 93 total tackles and five sacks
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Ojomo's gesture was well-received by Nigerians who took to the comment section to react with comments like "Big win for Nigeria", "Congratulations Champ!" and "Naija to the world."