Osi Umenyiora is married to Leila Lopes, a former Miss Universe. The couple got married in Luanda, Angola. Leila Lopes was born in Benguela, Angola, and made history as the first Angolan to win the Miss Universe crown on September 12, 2011.
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Osi Umenyiora is also a writer and has written a children’s book titled “Great Hair”. The couple has two children together. Osi Umenyiora is a former American football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League.
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Osi Umenyiora recorded his first career touchdown on October 21, 2007, against the San Francisco 49ers. Osi Umenyiora also received the 2018 Sports Journalists’ Association British Sports Pundit of the Year award.
At Troy University in 2002, Osi Umenyiora set school records in tackles for loss in a single season (20.5) and sacks in a single game (four against Florida A&M).
Osi Umenyiora was selected in the second round (56th pick overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft by the New York Giants out of Troy University.
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