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Maja: Nigerian striker inspired by Rohr’s Bordeaux visit

Bordeaux forward Josh Maja is motivated after his chat with Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr who visited him at the French outfit.

The German tactician paid a surprise call to Maja as well as Samuel Kalu ahead of March’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone.

The 21-year-old’s only international appearance came in the Super Eagles’ 2-2 draw against Ukraine and he is likely going to get an invitation for the match against the Leone Stars.

Informing Goal about the tactician’s visit, the ex-Sunderland man was inspired to do more by the visit.