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
- Why Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq missed Real Sociedad's 4-1 win against Osasuna
- UCL qualifier: Dessers subbed in as Rangers beat Panathinaikos on aggregate; no debut for Fernandez
- 'Go one-on-one, don't come back' – Super Eagles duo praise Eric Chelle's high-intensity style
- 16yo forward of Nigerian descent scores sublime goal for Liverpool in 3-1 win v Yokohama F. Marinos
- 'Wants to leave' – Atalanta chief confirms Lookman is angling for a move amid Inter Milan interest
- Borussia Dortmund consider permanent signing of Chukwuemeka as Chelsea slash asking price
- After Semi Ajayi, Hull City sign another London-born Nigerian CB with a Charlton Athletic past
- 'He's ready' – Rangers boss backs Dessers to start UCL qualifier against Panathinaikos
- No going back: Super Eagles striker Osimhen joins Galatasaray, subject to medical
- 'Joyful thing' – Austin reflects on dream Super Eagles call-up for CHAN, lauds Eric Chelle


News Categories
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria Premier League
- 789club
- go88
- iwin
- Norwegian Football
- Football Betting
- Polish Football
- VT88
- VT88
- keo nha cai
- MB88
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- 1Win
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football
- SHBET
- okvip
- keo nha cai
- F168
- F168
- F168
- F168
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88