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Josh Maja is off to a flyer in the season opener for West Brom Albion in the English Football League, EFL.
Nigeria international Josh Maja stole the show in West Bromwich Albion's season opener, inspiring a remarkable comeback victory against Queens Park Rangers, QPR.
The 25-year-old forward, who joined the Baggies from the now-defunct Bordeaux, put on a masterclass, netting a goal in the first half and an impressive brace in the second to secure a 3-1 away win.
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Maja's heroics ensured that West Brom ended their pre-season woes, snapping a run of consecutive defeats and getting their 2024/2025 campaign off to the best possible start.
The Super Eagles star has now made a triumphant return to English football after penning a three-year deal with the Baggies for a reported fee of around €5.00m.
Maja’s return saw him struggle for game time with just 12 matches across competitions for his new team after he scored 17 goals and provided 6 assists in all matches the previous season for his ex-side who are now bankrupt.
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However, this is not the first time the Nigerian striker has graced the English game, having previously played for Sunderland before switching to Bordeaux in January 2019.
He also had a loan spell with Fulham in the Premier League during his time in France.
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But his latest outing has set pulses racing, as Maja's stunning performance in the season opener has firmly established him as a key player in West Brom's push for promotion to the Premier League.
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