Super Eagles defender cleared for crucial Championship clash after injury scare

EFL Championship side Hull City have received a massive boost after Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi was cleared to feature in their clash against Oxford United, Afrik Foot reports.

The Tigers are looking to seal a play-off spot with the hopes of achieving top-flight status at the end of the season.

Hull City have not played in the Premier League since the 2016/2017 season, and are working hard to get back to playing with the big boys.

Semi Ajayi cleared for Oxford clash after Super Eagles outing

The former Arsenal centre-back played 45 minutes in Nigeria’s 2-1 win against Iran before he was replaced by Emmanuel Fernandez.

Fernandez would go on to make the headlines in that game, and the next against Jordan, while Ajayi got on the next flight back to Hull.

As per Hull Daily Mail, Ajayi departed Antalya for personal reasons after the game against Iran, but has been cleared to play against Oxford tomorrow.

Former Manchester United defender Paddy McNair is also expected to be out on the pitch after returning with an injury worry while on International duty. with Northern Ireland.

Sergej Jakirovic’s side seem to have a clean health bill ahead of the trip to the Kassam Stadium.

Oxford United have won three of their last five EFL Championship games and will be looking to fight their way out of relegation, while Hull City have lost three of their last five outings.