By: Mohamed Abu Conteh
Sierra Leone’s own Jaxon Smith-Njigba has etched his name into NFL history after helping the Seattle Seahawks secure a dominant 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl LX, marking a historic night for the franchise and its star wide receiver.
Although Seattle’s offense encountered moments of resistance, Smith-Njigba still delivered a performance worthy of the occasion. Much like the Seahawks’ first Super Bowl triumph 12 years ago, their latest championship was built on defensive dominance. Seattle shut out New England for the first three quarters of the game, conceding only after the Patriots were already three scores behind.
The Super Bowl victory capped one of the finest seasons in Seahawks history. Seattle finished the regular season with a 14-3 record, clinched the NFC West title, and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC before defeating the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs en route to the Super Bowl.
At just 23 years old, Smith-Njigba achieved a rare and remarkable milestone. According to reports, he became only the second player in NFL history to lead the league in receiving yards, win Offensive Player of the Year, and capture the Super Bowl in the same season a feat previously achieved only by teammate Cooper Kupp in 2021.
Seattle’s bold decisions during the previous offseason proved decisive. The front office acquired Sam Darnold at quarterback and traded DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a move that allowed Smith-Njigba to step fully into the role of the team’s primary receiving option.
He embraced the responsibility emphatically. During the 2025–26 season, the third-year wide receiver posted career-best numbers, recording 119 receptions, 1,793 receiving yards, and 10 touchdowns. He featured in all 17 regular-season games and remained ever-present throughout the postseason, playing a crucial role in Seattle’s championship run.
It was truly a season to remember and a legacy in the making for Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Sierra Leone’s Super Bowl champion.