Emeka Egbuka - the 19th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft - got his Tampa Bay Buccaneers career off to a dream start with two crucial touchdowns in a 23-20 win over the Atlanta Falcons .

Not only was he instrumental in securing victory on debut, but the wide receiver of Nigerian descent was also the standout African player in week 1 of the 2025-26 NFL season.

Further standout performances from players with ties to the continent came from Samson Ebukam ( Indianapolis Colts ), Foyesade Oluokun ( Jacksonville Jaguars ), and Nate Landman (LA Rams) among others.

NFL Player of the Week: Emeka Egbuka (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Fresh out of Ohio State, Egbuka's NFL debut was one for the books as his touchdown catches in the second and fourth quarters sealed a memorable win in a game that

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