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“Of course, playing in one of Europe’s top five leagues and performing well will improve my chances [of international selection].I’ve settled in well since I joined (from English club Sunderland in January 2019). I’ve adapted to the playing style and culture of the league and I’m hoping to play more games in the future. It’s a great experience in a top league. The Nigerian team has always had quality, but now there are a lot of young talents playing, so the future is very bright for us. Hopefully the opportunity comes to play and help them make history.” Josh Maja
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Maja also noted that it was easy choosing Nigeria over England, his country of birth, a choice he is very much proud of, citing his familiarity with his roots.
“Playing on an international stage was a dream of mine. To represent my country and make my family proud. I’m familiar with my roots. I went to Nigeria a few times when I was young, and in the next few years I’ll be going again.” MajaSource: Complete Sports Featured Image Source: Chronicle Live
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