Stephanie Mbia Earns Praise of Majeed Waris

Ghanaian forward Abdul Majeed Waris has lavished kind words on his former team mate Stephanie Mbia after the latter switched camp to China.

The pair played together for Trabzonspor in Turkey before heading their respective ways at the end of last season but the Ghanaian hitman seems to have fallen in love with the Cameroonian captain.

Mbia traded European glories for fortunes in the Chinese league after starring for Seville in their UEFA Europa league winning campaigns.

Former club mate and now Lorient forward, Abdul Majeed Waris, however rubbished any fears of Stephanie fizzling out of the picture after his trip to the Asian continent.

Majeed eulogized his former teammate on his technical interpretation of the game alongside his workaholic nature whiles on the pitch.

“Stephanie is one of the toughest midfielders around with a strong winning mentality on the pitch.

He is such a hard working guy and always want his side to win on regular basis. He is a very good leader as well both on and off the pitch”, Majeed briefed sportscrusader.com.

On the departure of Stephanie Etounde Mbia from the spot light, the Lorient hitman was quick to point at his ex teammate’s unique qualities on the field of play.

“For me it doesn’t really matter where you play if you have the right mentality as a footballer.

You will always succeed with the right mentality and Mbia is not an exception to the rule.

Stephanie’s move to China will not change anything in his game as long as he keeps proving himself. It is not actually going to affect him in any way you look at it”, Waris rounded up.

Majeed traded Trabzon for French side Lorient midway through the current campaign and has since recorded an impressive 12 goals in as many matches across the season.

Stephanie Mbia Earns Praise of Majeed Waris

Majeed Waris Brace Halts Poor Run Of Results For Lorient In France

Ghanaian striker Abdul Majeed Waris capped his return to the senior side of FC Lorient with a sensational brace to steer his Ligue I side further away from the drop.

The 24 year old attacker pounced on his recall to the senior side with open arms to end a run of one win in the last nine matches for Lorient as they recorded a nervy 4-3 win at home.

The nomadic forward was relegated to the reserves for his indifferent attitude towards his manager before been recalled for the Ligue clash with Guingamp

Yanis Salibur bagged a first half brace for the visitors before Waris drew parity with two predatory goals from the Black Stars attacker.

The former Trabzon attacker halved the deficit for his struggling side on the 39th minute before leveling matters three minutes into the second department of the game.

The home side then capoitalized on their territorial dominance with the fifth goal of the night to put their noses ahead before Jimmy leveled matters for Guingamp minutes to closing.

Rafael Garerira kept the points at home with a late strike on the 90th minute as Lorient moved clear from the drop.

Waris has since managed seven goals from his 16 matches since his return to French football from Turkey.

Majeed Waris Brace Halts Poor Run Of Results For Lorient In France

Majeed Waris makes triumphant return for Lorient in France

Black Stars attacker Abdul Majeed Waris made a winning return to Lorient after a spell on the treatment table.

The 24 year old nomadic forward lasted 70 minutes in a 2-0 vintage win over Reims in the French Le Championate.

Waris has been an ever present fixture for Sylvian Ripoll’s men in the top flight league since joining from Turkish side Trabzonspor.

The Ghana international missed Lorient last three fixtures due to a knock on his thigh but was handed a starting berth to Reims on Saturday night on his return from the treatment table.

The Black Stars forward picked up a knock in their 2-2 at home to Rennes and has since been sidelined.

A duplicated brace from Zargo Tuore won the game for Lorient despite the spirited nature of Reims on the night.

Lorient moved into the eleventh slot in the Ligue I after the victory whiles Reims stay rooted to the bottom three with 23 points from 23 matches.

Waris enjoyed a brilliant start to his Lorient career but has since cooled down after registering four goals in the opening few matches.

Majeed Waris makes triumphant return for Lorient in France