Nigeria’s attacking sensation,Josh Maja one of the standout performers in the Ligue 1 this season and this has attracted Chelsea FC interest. He has scored five goals in the French top flight. A notable performance was his hat-trick over Nimes . Chelsea’s transfer ban has been lifted much to the delight of Frank Lampard.
The 20 year old is a potential candidate to bolster the attack of the blues. Currently, the likes of Tammy Abraham and Michu Batshuayi have been spearheading the attack. Josh Maja would be a good addition in order for them to challenge for a Champions League position. The London team currently sit fourth on the table and a disappointing loss to Bournemouth in Stamford Bridge showed the urgency to right their wrongs.
Frank Lampard’s taste for giving young players a chance gives the rising star a colossal opportunity to excel in the team. Mason Mount, Fikayo Tomori and Reece James have benefited from this philosophy. His goalscoring prowess in front of goal has been much admired from the big teams across Europe.
John Mikel Obi and Celestine Babayaro are former Nigerian players that have appeared in the blue jersey. Josh Maja’s turn to raise the country’s flag high in England could be the next big thing for Nigerian football.
