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‘The epitome of the American Dream’: How Eagles safety Andrew Mukuba’s journey from Zimbabwean refugee camp has shaped his on-field intensity

EJ Smith
EJ Smith
September 25, 2025
Eagles safety Andrew Mukuba (24) in a game against the Cleveland Browns at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Eagles safety Andrew Mukuba (24) in a game against the Cleveland Browns at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Kahlief Steele

Kahlief Steele

September 25, 2025

Great article, EJ!

JCZ

JCZ

September 25, 2025

Absolutely great piece, EJ!

You have a rare ability to combine deep background information (that few other reporters seem to be able to get…or do the hard work, like you, to get) with perceptive story telling to produce an article that captures your subject in way that offers depth, unique insights, and color (like this one on Mukuba as well as your one a few weeks ago on Cooper, etc.). Your talent and hard work results in an absolutely great read that evokes a combination of information and emotion to produce a feeling of better knowing the subject and rooting for them – While I can appreciate Mukuba’s football skills from the X’s and O’s in other articles…your piece has enabled me to see and appreciate him as a person and his incredible journey.

Thank you – It is articles like this where I finish them and feel both smarter and emotionally moved (which is rare with most reporting)…and it makes me even more of an Eagles fan, and definitely more of a Mukuba fan! Kudos to you and keep up the excellent work!

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Kevin Schaeffer

Kevin Schaeffer

September 25, 2025

EJ,
Thank you for making my day. We often take so much for granted in life. This young man and his family suffered events most of us could not begin to relate to. And it never stopped them. I wish all the success to him and his family. Maybe next time you can write a story about his mother, that would be story I would love to hear ! Thank you again!

Andrew Rothman

Andrew Rothman

September 25, 2025

What a magnificent story, and a beautiful job telling it.

Hard to believe there are some who hate the idea of people seeking a better life in our country. This is what it’s all about.

Robert Lendler

Robert Lendler

September 25, 2025

I really enjoyed and appreciated this article.

Samuel Becker

Samuel Becker

September 26, 2025

EJ,

It is good to remind ourselves of the ability of America to allow a hard working immigrant gain success. Thanks for the story.

Sam

monster79

monster79

September 26, 2025

Terrific story, E. J. Love to see sports change someone’s life so much for the better. Nicely done!

Craig

Russell Wierer

Russell Wierer

September 28, 2025

Incredibly well written and detailed, really appreciate the great content!

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