The Zimbabwe Standard: Trailblazing Maponga vows comeback
BY DANIEL NHAKANISO
Maponga, a former Texas Christian University standout became the first Zimbabwe-born player in NFL history three years ago after being snapped up by the Atlanta Falcons.
He struggled to settle after his breakthrough move, registering just eight tackles, two fumble recoveries and just one sack in 24 games over the 2013 and 2014 seasons.
And now after being given a second opportunity by the New York Giants last December the 25-year-old defensive end said he was determined to make the most of his fresh start.
“It’s a fresh start with a new team. Coming from Atlanta, things didn’t work out over there,†Maponga told NJ Advance Media ahead of the start of the new season next month.
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