Josh Maja has expressed his excitement after opening his goal account for the 2025/26 campaign, justifying Ryan Mayson's faith to include him in his starting line-up, marking the Nigerian's first start this season since January, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Josh Maja delivered the decisive moment at Carrow Road, scoring the only goal of the match in the first half.
The striker showed sharp instincts, seizing his opportunity with composure as he guided the ball into the bottom corner at the first time of asking, a goal that handed Albion all three points.
“It was amazing to be in the starting XI after a while," he stated in his post-match pressers.
“I was really looking forward to the opportunity to play, and I thank the gaffer for giving me the chance.
“I enjoyed myself. Scoring the winner was a brilliant feeling, but earning the win was the most important thing tonight. Hopefully, we can push on from here.
“Scoring goals is one of my strengths, and I hope to carry on scoring goals and being part of a winning team. I want this to be the start of a spell for me where I score as many goals as possible, which is what any forward wants.
“It’s difficult to describe the feeling of scoring in detail, but it was definitely a rush. I had that feeling a few times last season, and it’s great to get off the mark this season. It’s a blessing.
“I think we’ve started the season quite well, and I’ve been coming back from injury. For me, it’s been about getting as fit as possible, training well, and being ready when called on. The staff have done an amazing job to help me get back to a position of being ready, and I thank them for that massively.
“I think tonight was the perfect time to come in, score, and help the team win the game.
“Tonight’s win is a massive confidence boost for us because this league isn’t easy, and it’s difficult to win away matches. We’ve come away with three points after suffering for some moments. That shows the character we have," he concluded.
By Oluwadamilola Olaleye