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Super Eagles forward Josh Maja was a 'treat to watch' after picking up another assist to inspire his club Bordeaux in France.
It was all love for the young Nigerian at the Stade du Boudourou after he contributed to the decisive win in the Ligue 2.
Josh Maja added to his impressive performance and tally this season to inspire Bordeaux to a crucial 1-0 win over Guingamp late Monday night.
The forgotten Super Eagles forward assisted the winning goal after stealing the ball from a Guingamp defender in the first half to set up teammate and scorer Fransergio in the 21st minute.
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Maja’s numbers vs Guingamp
Playing in his 29th game of the season for Bordeaux in Ligue 2, the 24-year-old delivered a solid display to help his team take another step towards promotion.
Maja was on the pitch for 71 minutes but proved why he is a key part of their quest for a quick return to the Ligue 1 with another technically solid performance.
During his time on the pitch, the former Fulham star was the most accurate passer on the pitch after he completed 100% of his passes.
He created one chance and made a key pass, which was the pass for Fransergio to tap into an empty net.
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Maja also completed two take-ons, won 100% of his tackles, one interception and made one recovery in addition to his assist before he was replaced by Aliou Badji late on.
His numbers
Following the performance against Guingamp, while he was caged and stopped from adding to his goal tally, the Nigerian star turned into a playmaker.
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His assist for Fransergio took his tally to five this season in the Ligue 2 for Bordeaux, with 12 goals to his name in 29 appearances.
What the result means
The victory over their host saw Maja and his club return to the automatic spot for promotion on the Ligue 2 table.
Bordeaux also extended their unbeaten run to six matches to leapfrog Metz and move seven points behind leaders Le Havre.
A man in demand
In a related story, Maja’s form has seen the Nigerian back on the transfer radar for several European teams.
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The Nigerian international has been linked with a return to Craven Cottage this January.
One of those teams is Scottish giant Rangers, who are hoping to snap up the talented striker on a free transfer this summer.
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However, as your number online platform, Pulse Sports Nigeria, reported, the Gers have hit a snag in their bid to hijack Maja on a free transfer.
The 24-year-old striker's contract with the French Ligue 2 side is set to expire this summer, and Rangers were gearing up to land him for free, but their plan might not come to fruition.
Football Insider revealed last month that Rangers had a genuine interest in Josh Maja and planned to bring him in for free this summer.
However, a new report from the same source reveals that there is a detail in Maja's contract that could prevent him from leaving for free.
Although the Nigeria striker is in the last year of his contract, Bordeaux reportedly have the option to trigger a one-year extension if they manage to qualify for Ligue 1.
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