US Mission Nigeria hails Moro Ojomo’s Super Bowl victory with the Eagles, calling his journey a testament to talent and determination
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he United States Mission in Nigeria has joined several Nigerians to congratulate Moro Ojomo, the Nigerian-born defensive tackle, on winning the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles.Also read: Prostar sports international celebrates Nigerian women in sports on national girls, women in sports day
Ojomo, who was born in Lagos before relocating to California in 2009, proudly displayed the Nigerian flag after his team’s victory.
In a message posted on its official X handle, the US Mission praised Ojomo’s journey from Nigeria to the NFL as a testament to determination and talent. The statement read:
“Congratulations to @MoroOjomo, the defensive tackle born in Lagos, on becoming a Super Bowl champion with the Philadelphia @Eagles! Your journey from Nigeria to the NFL is a testament to determination and talent, and you’ve made both the United States and Nigeria proud. Here’s to your continued success on and off the field. #SuperBowlLIX”
Ojomo’s achievement has been widely celebrated, with many recognising his success as an inspiration to aspiring athletes in Nigeria and beyond.
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His Super Bowl victory highlights the growing influence of Nigerian talents in international sports, reinforcing the country’s reputation for producing world-class athletes.
Ojelabi, the publisher of Freelanews, is an award winning and professionally trained mass communicator, who writes ruthlessly about pop culture, religion, politics and entertainment.
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