Rohr hails Eagles star for helping compatriot at Bordeaux

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has applauded winger Samuel Kalu for assisting compatriot Josh Maja in settling down at French Ligue 1 side Bordeaux.

Maja joined the French outfit from English side Sunderland in January and he’s gradually showing what he can do after scoring 4 goals, 2 assists in 8 matches, including a hat-trick vs Nimes since October.

Rohr insists the striker was able to settle quickly in France courtesy of big brother role by international teammate Samuel Kalu.

“When he arrived in Bordeaux, he was not alone; there was another Nigerian, Samuel Kalu. So his integration, carried out in good working conditions and surrounded by good staff, was facilitated.

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“It could only move in the right direction. Above all he is quite versatile, on the offensive side – he can play at the three front positions, in a system with two or three attackers.”

Interestingly, Maja replaced Victor Osimhen in the closing moments of Nigeria’s 2-2 draw with Ukraine in his debut game last September.