Newly signed West Bromwich Albion striker Josh Maja has once again reiterated his determination to fight his way back into the senior national team of Nigeria, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
The 24 year old joined the Baggies on a three year deal yesterday after spending four and half years in France with Bordeaux. He was however in England briefly during his stay in France as he had spells on loan to two English side in Fulham and Stoke City in 2021 and 2022 respectively.
Last season he had his most productive time in France while campaigning in Ligue 2 with Bordeaux as he found the back of the net 16 times. A tally that still didn’t help them to promotion to the French top division.
His form wasn’t deemed good enough for him to have another chance with the senior national team of Nigeria after his debut in the 2-2 friendly game against Ukraine in 2019. He played the final one minute of the game that saw Nigeria threw away a 2-0 lead.
He says his move to West Brom will no doubt bring him back into the international discussion particularly with another Super Eagles player Semi Ajayi at the club.
” I have to do my part which is score goals and help the team win. That’s my aim because I have the intention of returning to the Super Eagles. You don’t play a game at senior level and be contented. Ajayi is hear so when they track him, they can see me as well. That’s an advantage to me”, he said.
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