Immigrant of the Day: Jay Ajayi, Professional Football Player, Super Bowl Champion (United Kingdom)

London is proud of its Super Bowl champion.  Born in in London to Nigerian parents, London-born running back Jay Ajayi was draped in a Union Flag as he celebrated winning Super Bowl LII with the Philadelphia Eagles.

The 24-year-old played his part in Philly’s first Super Bowl victory with 57 rushing yards.  The Eagles upset the New England Patriots 41-33 in the Super Bowl.

Ajayi, who lived in England until moving to America at the age of seven, embraced London grime artist Stormzy pitchside before the game and said afterwards he wanted the victory, and his story, to motivate others in the country of his birth as he became the fifth Briton to win a Super Bowl.

KJ

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