When BC Lions defensive back Cauchy Muamba takes to the field this Sunday, Nov. 27 in the Canadian Football League Grey Cup final, there will be a familiar face on the field, although he’ll be wearing the opposite uniform. Cauchy’s younger brother, Henoc Muamba, will be playing against him as a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Both Muamba brothers are StFX X-Men football products and will playing for the CFL’s biggest prize at BC Place Stadium as Vancouver hosts the 99th annual Grey Cup. Joining them on the field will be BC Lions wide receiver Akeem Foster, also a StFX teammate.
“It really is great to see Henoc, Cauchy, and Akeem having so much success at the next level,” comments X-Men football head coach Gary Waterman, who also coached the Muambas at the high school level.
“I am certainly not surprised that they are playing so well, as all three of them have always shown a tremendous work ethic. During their time at StFX, they continually pushed each other in the weight room and on the field, which is why it is great to see them pitted against each other on such a big stage. I can honestly say for all three of them that their combination of talent and drive should equate to long professional careers.”
Akeem Foster
Cauchy Muamba
Henoc Muamba
Foster and the Muamba brothers join a contingent of X-Men graduates currently playing in the CFL as Jonathan Hood is a member of the Hamilton Tiger Cats, Steve Myddelton plays with the Calgary Stampeders and Mike McCullough is a Saskatchewan Roughrider.
Henoc Mumaba was the first overall pick of the 2011 Canadian Draft and has been an active player on the Blue Bombers roster. Cauchy Muamba has been with the Lions for two years, having being drafted 34th overall in the 2010 Canadian Draft. Two years Henoc’s elder, they grew up in Mississauga, ON.
Although they may not be on the field at the same time in the Grey Cup final, they could see action against each other on special teams.
While at StFX, both Muamba brothers were standouts on defense. Cauchy saw action on both defense and special teams and played in the 2008 CIS East-West Bowl. Henoc was a 2010 East-West Bowl participant and was the CIS Presidents’ Trophy winner for the top defensive player in the country. He wrapped up his university career as StFX’s all-time leader in career tackles (149.5), and he was a three-time CIS All Canadian.
Akeem Foster, a native of Ajax, ON, played in the 2009 CIS East-West Bowl and was a 2009 CIS first team All-Canadian receiver. He was drafted 24th overall by the BC Lions in the 2010 Canadian Draft.
Cauchy Muamba
Henoc Muamba
Akeem Foster
The 99th annual Grey Cup will air live on TSN this Sunday evening, November 27th at 6:30 pm ET (7:30 pm AT) from BC Place Stadium in Vancouver.