Tag: West Bromwich Albion
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Ajayi steps up recovery from hamstring injury
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Mowbray has provided an update on the recovery of Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ajayi took a significant step in his rehabilitation process by participating in a U21 match on Monday to assess his fitness level. Mowbray said he has…
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Josh Maja set for surgery following lower leg injury
West Bromwich Albion are set to be without talisman Josh Maja after he picked up a lower leg injury that requires surgery, invariably keeping him out of action for several weeks, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The club confirmed the news through an official statement which reads; “Josh Maja is set to be out for several weeks after…
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Maja Rescues West Brom with Late Equaliser Against Norwich
Nigerian international Josh Maja was the hero once again for West Bromwich Albion as his goal earned the team a valuable point against Norwich City on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The hosts took the lead through Holgate in the 11th minute, but two quick-fire goals from Emiliano Marcondes and a Torbjorn strike put the visitors ahead…
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Celta Vigo plotting Josh Maja’s swoop from West Brom
La Liga outfit, Celta Vigo are reportedly plotting a summer coup for West Bromwich’s star striker in Josh Maja following his blazing form in the English Championship, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Not just Vigo, Real Sociedad has also emerged as a potential suitor for West Bromwich Albion forward Josh Maja, joining Celta Vigo in the race for…
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Josh Maja on target as West Bromwich Albion share spoils with Luton
Nigerian forward Josh Maja was on target for West Bromwich Albion in the English Championship against Luton Town but his goal wasn’t enough for Carlos Corberán to take all maximum points, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Baggies drew 1-1 with the Hatters at Kenilworth Road in the Sky Bet Championship, scoring in first-half added time courtesy of…
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Hamstring injury: Ajayi set to miss 16 weeks of action
The Nigeria international is expected to be missing for around 16 weeks. Head coach Carlos Corberán said during his pressers; “Semi, unfortunately, has suffered a more difficult injury. It was an action which was an accident. In this action, he has broken his muscle in two parts”. “The best way to manage this injury is…
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Maja’s streak continues despite West Brom defeat
Josh Maja’s impressive scoring run continued, but it wasn’t enough to prevent West Bromwich Albion’s 3-2 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough Stadium on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The loss marked West Brom’s first in seven Sky Bet Championship games this season. Maja struck in the 65th minute, netting his seventh goal in as many league appearances…
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Semi Ajayi to miss top-flight football as West Brom falls to Southampton in Play-Offs
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi will not be playing top-flight football next season after West Bromwich Albion suffered a 3-1 defeat in the Championship play-off. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Southampton will face Leeds United in the final following a commanding second-half performance. After a goalless first leg, Saints midfielder Will Smallbone broke the deadlock in the second…
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Josh Maja returns to full West Bromwich Albion training after lengthy injury lay-off
West Bromwich Albion Nigeria descent striker Josh Maja has returned to full team training following a lengthy injury layoff which he suffered back in December, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. The 24-year-old sustained the injury in just his first and rare start for Albion following another ankle injury return against Bristol City but unfortunately, he was on…
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Championship: Josh Maja out for the rest of the season
West Bromwich Albion striker, Josh Maja has been revealed to have suffered a long term injury due to ankle injury, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The injury will see the Nigeria international miser out of action for four months after a poor tackle from Dan Ballard in their Sky Bet Championship tie against Sunderland. The boss has provided…
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West Bromwich Albion 1-0 Reading: Daryl Dike scores as Semi Ajayi gets few minutes
The Baggies made it five consecutive home wins at The Hawthorns with their 1-0 win over the Royals, courtesy of Daryl Dike’s second-half header. Lucas Joao almost equalised with five minutes left, but his shot from the edge of the box was deflected just over the crossbar before Baba Rahman headed the resulting corner agonisingly…