Nigerian Superkid Joshua Maja Pens Professional Contract With Sunderland
Published: July 06, 2016
The highly-rated Nigerian teen Joshua Maja has penned his first
professional contract with English Premier League club Sunderland.
The 17-year-old striker is among the five players in the Academy Team of the Black Cats that has been rewarded with a professional deal, and has put pen to paper on a three-year contract that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2019.
Born in London, Maja represented the youth teams of Crystal Palace and Fulham, then moved to Manchester City, before committing his future to Sunderland in 2015.
Described as a technical striker, the teenager has not played competitively for the Stadium of Light outfit but has trained with the first team.
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce is an admirer of Joshua Maja and has strongly hinted that he could hand him his debut in the near future.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : kinetic-foundation.org.uk
The 17-year-old striker is among the five players in the Academy Team of the Black Cats that has been rewarded with a professional deal, and has put pen to paper on a three-year contract that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2019.
Born in London, Maja represented the youth teams of Crystal Palace and Fulham, then moved to Manchester City, before committing his future to Sunderland in 2015.
Described as a technical striker, the teenager has not played competitively for the Stadium of Light outfit but has trained with the first team.
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce is an admirer of Joshua Maja and has strongly hinted that he could hand him his debut in the near future.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : kinetic-foundation.org.uk
Latest News
- Ndidi's goal against his favourite opponent helps Leicester to a 5-0 rout of Aribo's Southampton
- Madueke features, Chukwuemeka benched as ruthless Arsenal record biggest-ever win against Chelsea
- Executive director confirms Wrexham are desperate to sign Arsenal GK Okonkwo on permanent deal
- 'The whole world knows' - Osimhen reiterates he is inspired by Chelsea legend Drogba
- 'It's going to be difficult' - Bournemouth boss on whether Solanke can win the PL golden boot award
- Trends and forecasts: Analysis of current trends in sports betting
- Atalanta's top assister Lookman, two other players of Nigerian descent named in Serie A TOTW
- Arsenal and Juventus join Chelsea, Man City, Man Utd in race to sign Crystal Palace's quad-national winger Olise
- 2006 Ballon d'Or winner Fabio Cannavaro admits he would have struggled to mark Osimhen of last season
- Navigating the world of Melbet
Football News 24/7
News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football