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Photos: Tinubu hosts Super Bowl winner Ojomo at Aso Rock

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11 months ago

March 1, 2025

President Bola Tinubu on Friday hosted Moro Ojomo, the Nigerian-born American football player who won Super Bowl LIX, at the State House in Abuja.

Ojomo, who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles, visited Tinubu alongside his father, Ololade; mother, Bimbo; and sister, Modele.

The 23-year-old athlete, born in Lagos, arrived in Nigeria on Wednesday. His family relocated to the United States when he was seven.

Ojomo’s visit comes weeks after his team’s victory in the National Football League (NFL) championship, where they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22.

Speaking earlier upon his arrival in Lagos, Ojomo attributed his success in the NFL to his Nigerian upbringing and passion for the country.

“I have a drive and motivation that stem from my upbringing as a Nigerian, and my passion for this country allows me to excel. Nigeria has helped me succeed on the biggest stage,” he said.

He highlighted the growing presence of Nigerians in American football and the opportunities the sport provides.

“It is everything when you look at the number of Africans, specifically Nigerians, in American football. The most important thing is giving our youths an opportunity to get into the sport. It is a pathway to education, high school and college degrees, and a means to put Nigeria on the global stage,” he added.

Ojomo encouraged Nigerians to seize opportunities and believe in their potential.

“Just believe you can do anything. I know Nigerians are great, and I believe you should take advantage of opportunities and not let anyone deter you,” he concluded.

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2026 World Cup: Super Eagles waiting for FIFA’s decision – Iwobi

Published

20 hours ago

February 6, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has admitted they are waiting to see if the team would still play at the 2026 World Cup.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is optimistic of a potential lifeline from FIFA, after it submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Iwobi was asked by SuperSport if he would rather lift the AFCON 2025 trophy or qualify for the World Cup?

The 29-year-old, who played at the 2018 of the World Cup, replied: “I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.

“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have like in your career, a memorable moment.

“But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been. They would like to say ‘I want to go to the World Cup,’ so I can’t be selfish and say win the AFCON and for my teammates to not go to the World Cup. So it’s a tough one. I don’t know. I don’t know.”

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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE OF THE SUPER EAGLES ON THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER

Published

1 week ago

January 30, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences

to Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze on the passing of his mother.

The President also extends his sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away on Thursday.

President Tinubu mourns with the Chukwueze family and encourages them to find solace in the memory and legacy of their late matriarch.

“The passing of Mrs Chukwueze, the mother of one of our bright football stars, just a few days after the passing of Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father, is deeply saddening.

I mourn with them, and I am with them in prayers during this difficult time,” the President says.

President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will grant the departed eternal rest.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)