Super Eagles striker Josh Maja don finally score again for West Brom, as e put ball for net for their FA Cup match against Norwich City on Saturday evening.
But him goal no fit help dem, as the Baggies collect 3–1 loss, na weytin hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Josh Maja don end em 6-match dry goal spell
Maja score the equaliser wey bring West Brom back into the game, but dem no fit use that momentum well, as Norwich score two late goals wey kill the match.
E be like say the Nigerian striker like to dey play against Norwich. The last time wey e score against the Canaries na October 1, 2025, for 1–0 win for Championship.
After that goal, Maja no score for 24 league matches — wey pass four months — before e break the jinx.
Though e score for 2–2 FA Cup draw against Swansea on January 11, 2026, this latest goal na only him second for the competition, and e don carry him total this season reach three goals plus one assist.
Carrow Road get everything — action, back-and-forth pressure, and late drama wey seal the match fine.
The first goal come for 31st minute. Harry Darling show better eye, give correct pass to Edmond-Paris Maghoma. The boy finish am cool and clean — 1–0 to Norwich, and stadium burst with joy.
Norwich punish West Brom late
West Brom no gree give up. After second half start, dem increase tempo and e pay dem for 68th minute.
Ousmane Diakite give Maja beta through pass, and the striker finish am sharp sharp — 1–1. Match open well.
For some minutes, e look like say any team fit win am. But Norwich change gear.
With eight minutes left, Anis Ben Slimane send correct cross wey Benjamin Chrisene finish well to make am 2–1. Perfect timing.
As West Brom push go front to find equaliser, Norwich strike again. For 93rd minute, Ben Slimane assist Mohamed Toure to seal the win. 3–1. Match don finish.
Two assists for Ben Slimane. Big performance when e matter most. Norwich show class when time reach.
Na big win for dem — and e mean more than just moving to the next round of FA Cup.
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Last Updated on February 15, 2026 11:48 am by Hitvibz Media
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