The Toronto Argonauts linebacker played a major role in the team’s win at the 109th Grey Cup over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Muamba’s fourth-quarter interception helped seal the comeback win for the Argos in Regina.
The 33-year-old also was named the recipient of the Dick Suderman Trophy, given to the Grey Cup’s Most Valuable Canadian. He becomes only the second player to win both awards in the same championship game, joining teammate Andrew Harris who was awarded both in 2019.
Muamba finished the game with three tackles and the pick.
“All I ever wanted was to be great,” Muamba said after the game at the trophy ceremony, right before his daughter ran onstage into his arms.
The 2022 title is the first one for Muamba, who has played in the CFL since 2011. Ironically, he was drafted first overall in the 2011 CFL Draft by none other than the Blue Bombers.
Here is a look at the other winners of the Grey Cup MVP.
Previous Grey Cup MVP winners
The Grey Cup MVP award was introduced in 1959, and given out to a member of the winning team. While someone on the losing team may have a better individual performance, only a member of the championship team can win the MVP honor.
From 1959 to 1973, the honor went to just one player. However, in 1974, the CFL expanded the award to Offensive Player of the Game and Defensive Player of the Game. This opened up the honor to be given to anyone on either side.
In 1991, the CFL reverted back to the original MOP, giving it out to just one player on the winning team.
Here is a look at all of the winners of the CFL’s Grey Cup MVP since 1991.
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