Nigeria forward delighted by Gernot Rohr Visit

Nigeria forward delighted by Gernot Rohr Visit

By Adejuyigbe Olorunfemi

Nigerian born and Bordeaux forward Josh Maja has derived for himself some motivation following the chat he had with the coach of the super eagles, Gernot Rohr in France. Bsnsports.com.ng reports

It was a surprise visit by the German tactician going all the way to see Maja as well as Samuel Kalu ahead of March’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone.

21-year-old Josh Maja has expressed his delight in this visit. Josh Maja only made an international appearance for the Super Eagles in their 2-2 draw against Ukraine and there is possiblity that he might get invitation for the match against the Leone Stars.

Informing Goal about the tactician’s visit, the ex-Sunderland man was inspired to do more by the visit.

"It feels good to see the coach and his words really motivated me to keep pushing," Maja told Goal.

"It's a great honour and privilege to be here with him on this same ground where he once played for the club."

Maja kick-started his Senior career in 2016 when he joined Sunderland from the youth teamand he scored 17 goals in 49 games for them; spending 3 Years at the club he joined french side Bordeaux in 2019 and he has scored 7 goals in 22 appearances for the club.