Babajide David Akintola, Semi Ajayi, Ola Aina, Sone Aluko, Dele Adebola, Seyi Olofinjana, and Austin ‘Jay-Jay' Okocha are all Super Eagles players to have played for Hull City…
Super Eagles and Hull City defender Semi Ajayi is nearing a return to full recovery after a hamstring injury he suffered last month, Soccernet.ng reports.
The former Arsenal man has suffered subsequent hamstring injuries in the past year, playing just three ninety-minute games since the turn of the year.
With South Africa suffering a three-point deduction, Ajayi's return to full fitness is a boost for Eric Chelle's side as they look to reclaim a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ajayi could feature for Hull against Preston
Hull City coach, Sergej Jakirovic, revealed the Nigerian defender continued his fitness journey by playing with the club's U-21 side.
“Ten, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes for the under-21s he played – everything by the protocol,” the Bosnian manager said in quotes revealed by Yorkshire.
“But you can (still) suffer injury, so there is no recipe. Liam Millar looks very good in training, and in every (session), you can get an injury.
“He looks good. I hope he will have no problem like Mo Belloumi.”
“For the last two weeks, he trained in full, very hard, so he's one option to play these games.
“What does he bring? Everything – speed, duels, a tall player in our box who cleared a lot of balls against Coventry. He's very important,” the 48-year-old concluded.
