Josh Maja maintained his red-hot form by scoring the opener in West Bromwich Albion’s 3-0 away victory against Portsmouth in England Championship clash on Sunday.
Maja found the back of the net just seconds after kickoff, marking his fifth goal in five league appearances this season.
West Brom’s Alex Mowatt added two more goals, securing the win and sending Carlos Corberán’s side to the top of the Championship table with 13 points, one point ahead of Sunderland.
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi also played and kept the Baggies’ third clean sheet in five matches, while Maja was substituted in the 80th minute for Lewis Dobbin.
Salim Fago Lawal Starts as NK Istra Lose to NK Lokomotiva
In Croatia, Salim Fago Lawal returned to the starting lineup for NK Istra 1960, though his team fell 2-0 to NK Lokomotiva on Saturday.
Nigerian teammate Ayuma Isreal was absent from the squad.
Sabir Musa Inspires Liaoning Tieren to Victory in Chinese League One
Sabir Musa delivered a man-of-the-match performance for Liaoning Tieren in China’s League One, scoring the first goal and assisting João Carlos for the second in a 2-1 win over Yanbian Longding.
Musa helped secure a much-needed victory after a goalless first half.
Rasheed Akanbi Scores in Sheriff’s 4-0 Thrashing of Floresti
In Moldova, Rasheed Akanbi netted his first goal of the season as Sheriff secured a commanding 4-0 away win over Floresti in the Super Liga.
The win keeps Sheriff in strong contention for the league title.
Cyriel Dessers Provides Assist in Rangers’ 1-0 Win Over Dundee United
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers played a crucial role in Rangers’ 1-0 win over Dundee United in Scotland’s Premiership, setting up the only goal of the game to secure the victory.
