Moro Ojomo, the Lagos kid who won the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles
Moro Ojomo is savouring his Super Bowl title with the Philadelphia Eagles against the Kansas City Chiefs yesterday in the NFL.
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Flag of Nigeria in hand at the final whistle, Moro Ojomo lived a magical moment with his franchise. At just 23, the Lagos native has won the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles. So who is this athlete? Sport News Africa has decided to take a closer look at him, the day after the NFL triumph.
Moro Ojomo was born in Lagos, Nigeria before his family moved to California in 2009.
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Early days at the University of Texas
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Moro Ojomo was born on 15 August 2001 in Lagos, Nigeria. In 2009, he left his native country with his whole family for the state of California in the United States. It was in the land of Uncle Sam that he developed a taste for American football. At 16, he joined the Texas university team. In his first season he played only 3 games, all towards the end of the campaign, to find his feet.
In 2019, Moro Ojomo established himself in the Texas side as a real defensive presence. The numbers reflect his progress. 13 games, two starts, 13 tackles, including 2.5 for a loss, and a fumble recovery.
Over 5 seasons at Texas, Ojomo became an established player. He enjoyed a rapid rise and improved his statistics enormously. The Nigerian recorded a total of 50 appearances for 95 tackles and 5 sacks.
Moro Ojomo drafted at the last gasp by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023
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After 5 big seasons in college football with Texas, Moro Ojomo wanted to take the next step. He set his sights on professional American football. The competition was fierce. In the end, he was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023 in the seventh round (249th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft. On 4 May of that same year, the defender signed his first professional contract.
Two years after joining the Eagles, Ojomo has won the Super Bowl, the ultimate title in the United States. Game after game, he is confirming his clear progress. Defensively, he has become a real monster and continues to carve out his place with his franchise. The 23-year-old Nigerian will aim for more playing time in the years ahead to establish himself for good and become one of the NFL's leading names.