Super Eagles handed major boost as Hull boss drops key Semi Ajayi update

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Super Eagles handed major boost as Hull boss drops key Semi Ajayi update
Omar Marmoush, Egypt and Semi Ajayi, Nigeria. Photo by IMAGO

The Super Eagles have been handed a huge boost ahead of their upcoming games during the March International break, with Semi Ajayi nearing full fitness, Afrik Foot reports.

The three-time African champions are set to feature in a Four-Nation Invitational Tournament in Amman, the capital of Jordan, next month.

Nigeria, Iran, Costa Rica and Jordan will all participate in the tournament, with the fixture dates set to be announced soon.

Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Semi Ajayi during the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Tanzania
Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Semi Ajayi during the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Tanzania. Photo by IMAGO

Super Eagles get Semi Ajayi boost

The Hull City defender picked up a hamstring injury in Nigeria’s third-place game against Egypt in Morocco.

Semi Ajayi during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Wrexham at the MKM Stadium, Hull
Semi Ajayi during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Wrexham at the MKM Stadium, Hull. Photo by IMAGO

The 32-year-old hasn’t been in action since then, as he’d been recovering from his hamstring tear.

Hull City’s head coach, Sergej Jakirovic, has revealed the Nigerian has returned to individual training, although he’s quite unsure when the ex-Arsenal man will join the rest of his teammates in group training.

“Semi (Ajayi) is going well, but again, not back in the team training just yet. Toby’s (Collyer) a little bit behind Semi. He’s still doing some individual rehab,” the Bosnian said in quotes revealed by Hull Daily Mail.

Semi Ajayi and Omar Marmoush during the Africa Cup of Nations third place match between Egypt and Nigeria
Semi Ajayi and Omar Marmoush during the Africa Cup of Nations third-place match between Egypt and Nigeria. Photo by IMAGO

Hull City are currently 5th on the EFL Championship table, nine points behind league leaders Coventry City.

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Adefolahan Guerreiro

Sports Writer

Adefolahan is a CAF-Accredited sports journalist and football writer whose work spans outlets like Soccernet Nigeria, Afrik Foot, Pure Football UK, and Royalsportz.

With a sharp eye for detail and a background in college sports, he tells the African football story with depth, flair, and global perspective.

Fluent in English, Spanish, and German, he brings a cross-cultural voice to his coverage, blending insight with accessibility for readers around the world.

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