Haggai Ndubuisi

Houston Texans

Youth Empowerment

The Up Rise
“Me being Nigerian, this is a wonderful cause to continue to give opportunities to Nigerian athletes.”
Founded by former NFL player and two-time Super Bowl champion Osi Umenyiora, The Uprise trains and mentors African youth in professional football. Supported by the NFL and co-founded with former NBA player Ejike Ugboaja, the program creates pathways for aspiring athletes to develop their talent and pursue opportunities on the global stage.
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