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Semi Ajayi Set to Return for Super Eagles and Hull City Boost

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Semi Ajayi Set to Return for Super Eagles and Hull City Boost
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are gearing up for a four-nation tournament during the March international break, and they, alongside EFL Championship side Hull City, have received a major lift in preparations with the return of defender Semi Ajayi. Ajayi featured prominently for Nigeria at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, playing six matches before sustaining a hamstring injury in the third-place game against Egypt. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since January 17, but he is now set to rejoin Hull City and potentially the Super Eagles squad this week. Hull City, currently fifth in the EFL Championship and three points shy of second-placed Middlesbrough, are chasing a first top-flight promotion in nine years. They face fourth-placed Ipswich Town tomorrow, and Ajayi’s return comes at a crucial s...
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