Josh Maja, the Nigerian striker, continued his impressive form for West Bromwich Albion by scoring his seventh goal of the season in the English Championship. Maja’s goal came in a 3-2 defeat to Stoke City, where he found the back of the net with a well placed header inside the box.
Maja, who has one cap for the Super Eagles, is proving to be a key player for West Brom in their quest for promotion back to the Premier League.
Editorial
Josh Maja’s excellent form for West Bromwich Albion highlights his growing importance to the club and reinforces the argument for his inclusion in the Super Eagles squad. Scoring seven goals early in the season is no small feat, and his ability to deliver consistently in front of goal has kept West Brom at the top of the Championship standings.
Despite the loss, Maja’s performance has been a bright spot for the Baggies. He has now scored four goals and assisted in his last five matches, maintaining his status as the top scorer in the Championship. West Brom remain at the top of the table with 16 points from seven games, holding a narrow one point lead over Sunderland.
For us, Maja’s performances signal a player hitting his stride and gaining confidence with each game. His goal scoring prowess is complemented by his ability to assist teammates, as seen in his contributions over the past five matches. Maja’s consistency is key to West Brom’s success this season, and it’s clear that he is thriving in the team’s system.
We believe that Maja’s form could soon catch the attention of the Nigerian national team selectors. While he has only one cap to his name, his ability to score regularly in one of the most competitive leagues in Europe suggests that he could offer something valuable to the Super Eagles, especially with key AFCON qualifiers on the horizon.
Did You Know?
- Josh Maja began his professional career at Sunderland, where he became the club’s top scorer in the 2018-19 season before moving to Bordeaux.
- Maja made his international debut for Nigeria in 2019, playing in a friendly against Ukraine.
- West Bromwich Albion, Maja’s current club, were relegated from the Premier League in 2021 but are aiming to return to the top flight this season.
- The English Championship is often regarded as one of the most competitive second tier leagues in the world, known for its intensity and unpredictability.
- Despite his consistent scoring form, Maja remains relatively uncapped at the international level, with Nigerian fans hoping to see him feature more prominently for the Super Eagles.
