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Official: Josh Maja Joins West Brom Albion From Bordeaux

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Albion are delighted to confirm the permanent signing of former Bordeaux striker Josh Maja.

The 24-year-old, who claimed 16 goals and six assists last season, has signed a three-year contract at The Hawthorns following a successful spell in south-west France.

London-born Maja made his professional debut for Sunderland in the Carabao Cup aged just 17, gaining experience in the Sky Bet Championship and League One while with the Black Cats.

An impressive 15 goals from 24 league matches in the first half of the 2018/19 campaign caught the eye of then-Ligue 1 Bordeaux, who he joined a month after his 20th birthday in January 2019.

Loans at Premier League Fulham and Championship Stoke City followed, prior to a return to the starting XI at the Matmut Atlantique.

Albion Head Coach, Carlos Corberán, said: “I am happy to have Josh here at the club. It was an important aim of ours to reinforce this position during the summer. We have done so with a player who has a big desire to succeed.

“Josh has international and Premier League experience and his skills compliment Brandon Thomas-Asante in a way which means they can play together or on their own. He drops deep to build attacks and also has good instincts in the box.

“Josh has been working hard while he has been a free agent this summer but will still need some time with our staff to make sure he is ready to face the challenge of games. We will work with him to manage this process.”

Head of Football Operations, Ian Pearce, added: “The club has been tracking Josh for some time and we are really pleased he is joining us.

“We have again had to be patient, but Josh is the striker we wanted, and his desire to play for Carlos helped us beat off significant competition from a number of other clubs.”

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Igoh Ogbu Scores As Silky Slavia Leave Servette Marooned

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Nigerian defender, Igoh Ogbu, listed as one of Slavia Prague heroes as he came through with a goal as Slavia Prague cruised to a 0-2 win over Swiss side.Servette in the round one of the cure UEFA Europa league campaign.

The exciting fixture had the visitors, Slavia Prague grew in confidence in course of the game after kick-off as they took total control of possession.

Clear cut chances were at premium though, as the driving rain in Geneva, as the host kept it all solid to rebuff all that were thrown by the visitors.

The only goal in the first half of the game came through from defensive sloppiness rather than star quality. The hosts failed to deal with a dangerous cross into the area which was feasted upon by Slavia Prague striker, L Masopust to hand Slavia Prague lead.

The host came out strong in the first half hoping to level up things but all thanks to Slavia Prague goalkeeper who kept it all solid in between the sticks.

The visitors, Slavia Prague rediscovered their foothold on proceedings and a second followed afterwards.

For the second time, Servette failed to deal with a ball flown into their area as a deft flick-on at the near post from Z.Christos was turned in by Nigerian international, Igoh Ogbu .

Igoh Ogbu goal was enough to seal Slavia Prague inconsistent win away from home in Europa games and get the team charged up for its derby fixture against Sparta Prague at the weekend.

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Peter Ademo Is Happy With His Europa League Debut: ‘It Is A Dream Come True!’

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Nigerian midfielder, Peter Ademo, has expressed his delight to mark a dream debut in the Prestigious UEFA Europa League as he lined up with Moldovan based side, Sheriff Tiraspol against Italian Serie A giants, AS Roma.

Ademo who joined Tiraspol in the summer transfer has been pivotal in the Sheriff Tiraspol team as he played a major role in Sheriff Tiraspol qualifying series.

Ademo took to his official Instagram handle to express his big feat after marking a place in the Pretigious UEL and against big Italian Serie A side, AS Roma

Participating in the UEL for second consecutive season, proved stubborn for AS Roma as they sit deep hoping to catch its opponents on counter attack whilst the visitors, AS Roma enjoyed possession .

Coach Jose Mourinho showed off class in closing minutes of added time in the first half as a long ball from a kick was deflected off Gabi Kiki via Mancini leaving the goalkeeper as an onlooker as the ball spun into the net.

Moments after restart, Ngom was the first to show Sheriff Tiraspol intents but sadly had its efforts flying over the cross bar.

Strong willed Sheriff Tiraspol finally got a break through as AS Roma C.Bryan failed to clear a corner which felled the part of Sheriff Tiraspol C.Tovar and the Colombian international made no mistake in converting the chance, bringing the score line all level.

The parity lasted for Eight minutes as AS Roma surged forward and reclaimed lead as Lukaku fired in for AS Roma after benefiting from Cristantes backheel pass.

Full time it was a big win for AS Roma to start the campaign on a front foot.

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Nigerian Striker David Ankeye Delighted To Make UEFA Europa League Debut

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Nigerian striker, David Ankeye has experienced his delight after marking his first UEFA Europa league debut as he featured in Sheriff Tiraspol 1-2 disappointing home loss to Italian Serie A giants, AS Roma.

The Nigerian international who joined Moldovan side, Sheriff Tiraspol from Tunis based side has been handful for the Moldovan giants and was handed a place to start off in the frontline for Sheriff Tiraspol.

Reacting after his debut, Ankeye expressed his delight to have marked a debut in the UEL as he showed grieved following his side disappointing loss to AS Roma

Participating in the UEL for second consecutive season, proved stubborn for AS Roma as they sit deep hoping to catch its opponents on counter attack whilst the visitors, AS Roma enjoyed possession .

Coach Jose Mourinho showed off class in closing minutes of added time in the first half as a long ball from a kick was deflected off Gabi Kiki via Mancini leaving the goalkeeper as an onlooker as the ball spun into the net.

Moments after restart, Ngom was the first to show Sheriff Tiraspol intents but sadly had its efforts flying over the cross bar.

Strong willed Sheriff Tiraspol finally got a break through as AS Roma C.Bryan failed to clear a corner which felled the part of Sheriff Tiraspol C.Tovar and the Colombian international made no mistake in converting the chance, bringing the score line all level.

The parity lasted for Eight minutes as AS Roma surged forward and reclaimed lead as Lukaku fired in for AS Roma after benefiting from Cristantes backheel pass.

Full time it was a big win for AS Roma to start the campaign on a front foot.

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