Oluokun Leads The Jaguars Again
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun took the Africa Player of the Week award for the second week running. He recorded seven tackles, including six solo stops, and a sack as Jacksonville beat the Baltimore Ravens 33-10. The win moves his team to 6-2 for the season.
Oluokun sacked Joe Fagano early in the second quarter, stopping a Ravens drive on third down and causing a two yard loss. He now has two sacks and two interceptions this season. Only Oluokun and Devin Lloyd of the Carolina Panthers have reached those numbers across the entire league.
Emmanwori And Landman Make Big Plays
Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori earned Africa Moment of the Week for his goal line defense against the Arizona Cardinals. With just over four and a half minutes left in the game, Emmanwori forced Trey McBride to drop a pass from Gardner Minshew on fourth down. That play kept Seattle ahead in their 17-3 victory, lifting them to 5-4 on the year.
In Los Angeles, Zimbabwe born linebacker Nate Landman helped the Rams beat the Washington Commanders 20-13. Landman matched Oluokun with seven tackles and forced his third fumble of the season. The Rams have now won two games in a row.
More African Talent Across The League
Several other players with Nigerian ties delivered strong defensive moments. Malik Mustapha intercepted a pass in the San Francisco 49ers 38-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Tyler Onyedim forced a fumble to help the Denver Broncos defeat the Carolina Panthers 26-21.
On offense, Chicago Bears receiver Rome Odunze scored his first touchdown of the season in a 27-24 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kansas City Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson, who has family ties to Liberia, also scored a touchdown in a 35-12 win over the New York Jets.
Tough Losses Despite Strong Efforts
Some stars with African heritage suffered defeats despite making key plays. Austin Ajiake forced a fumble for the Indianapolis Colts in a 27-23 loss against the Dallas Cowboys. Josh Uche recorded a sack and a defended pass for the Miami Dolphins in their 19-9 loss to the Detroit Lions.
Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu also managed a pass defended and a fumble reception for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their loss to Chicago.
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