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Super Eagles and Hull City defender Semi Ajayi scored his first goal for the club in their narrow 2-1 win over Stoke City this afternoon, Soccernet.ng reports.
The 32-year-old made the headlines for the wrong reasons just under two weeks ago after his missed penalty cost Nigeria a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
However, it appears all that is water off the duck's feather for the former Arsenal centre-back as he celebrated his goal with vim this afternoon.
Starting two games in a row at the bet365 Stadium, the lanky defender opened his goalscoring account just three minutes into the second half, although Welsh winger Sorba Thomas already broke the deadlock in the 17th minute.
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Ajayi scores his first goal for Hull City
The Nigerian headed the Tigers' level after substitute Mohamed Belloumi had diverted Joe Gelhardt's wayward volley into his path.
Semi Ajayi’s first goal for Hull City pic.twitter.com/IrPkSXLOh3
— EaglesTracker (@ETMediaNG) November 29, 2025
Ajayi struggled with hamstring problems after joining Hull, and Sergej Jakirovic's men had lost their previous two Championship games against Queens Park Rangers and Ipswich Town before their game this afternoon.
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Mohamed Belloumi turned provider again, feeding the 23-year-old Englishman inside the left channel to finish beyond Viktor Johansson and give City another win over the Potters.
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The away fans went delirious and were on their feet again as the referee Joshua Smith blew the final whistle not long after.
After battling to stay afloat in the Championship last season, Hull City are currently 7th, two points off Stoke City, who are in second place.
A huge three points on the road! ➕3⃣
Our report #hcafc
— Hull City (@HullCity) November 29, 2025
Ajayi's goal this evening is his 31st career goal. He scored 15 during his time at Rotherham United and 13 for West Bromwich Albion.
First goal and the @SkyBetChamp POTM! #hcafc pic.twitter.com/JPlkY2SkEL
— Hull City (@HullCity) November 29, 2025
He's then put one away for Dartford, Hull City and the Nigerian National team.
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