West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday released Semi Ajayi, with the Nigerian defender to leave the Championship club at the end of his current contract in June, Afrosport reports. Ajayi, who joined West Brom from Rotherham United in July 2019, will depart the Hawthorns after six years. The Nigeria international made 177 appearances for the Baggies, scoring 13 goals and providing three assists. He played an integral...
Nigerian forward Josh Maja has won the Goal of the Season award at West Bromwich Albion, Afrosport reports. Maja, who also won West Brom’s top scorer award for the 2024-25 season, edged teammates Isaac Price and John Swift to win the individual honour, which was voted for by club supporters. The 26-year-old won the accolade with his sublime goal in a 1-1 draw against Luton Town...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be without defender Semi Ajayi in next month’s qualifying fixtures for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Afrosport reports. Ajayi will miss Nigeria’s crucial games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, having sustained a hamstring injury while playing for English club West Bromwich Albion last Saturday. The 31-year-old, who recently returned from a lengthy injury layoff, was subbed off in the 41st minute...
Nigerian forward Josh Maja is set for a spell on the sidelines after Championship club West Bromwich Albion confirmed he will be out for ‘several weeks’, Afrosport reports. A statement on the club’s website revealed that Maja has sustained a lower leg injury and is expected to undergo surgery in the coming days before entering a period of rehabilitation. The 26-year-old, who joined the Baggies in...
Dango Ouattara scored a brace while Antoine Semenyo scored and provided an assist as Bournemouth defeated West Bromwich Albion 5-1 in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday afternoon, Afrosport reports. The Cherries fell behind at the Vital Stadium through Caleb Taylor in the 14th minute but were able to bounce back with a three-goal rush that started with Justin Kluivert in the 27th...
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