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Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has been nominated for the English Premier League Player of the Week award, Soccernet.ng reports.
Ajayi returned to Premier League action for the first time in five years, this time with his Hull City side.
However, he and his side were faced with a big task in their opening game of the season, as they welcomed giants Manchester United to the MKM Stadium.
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The result shocked fans, as Hull City claimed a 2-0 victory. Ajayi scored the opener for his side in the 17th minute, before Nobel Mendy scored the second in the 38th minute.
After scoring, the Tigers produced a brilliant defensive display to keep Manchester United from scoring, a performance that ensured he was named Player of the Match at full-time.
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Following his brilliant display against Manchester United, Semi Ajayi has now been named among the nominees for the Premier League Player of the Week award.
The 32-year-old center-back is up against other stars like Rayan Cherki, Julio Enciso, Jack Hinshelwood, Martin Ødegaard, Cole Palmer, Mamadou Sangaré, and Anton Stach.
Putting in a performance on the opening weekend 👊
It’s time to vote for your first Player of the Matchweek of 2026/27 👇
— Premier League (@premierleague) August 25, 2026
Super Eagles: Can Semi Ajayi Win Premier League POTW?
Semi Ajayi has a very good shot at winning the honour, as he had very impressive outing against Manchester United on Saturday. However, other stars on the list like Jack Hinshelwood, Cole Palmer, and Mamadou Sangare were absolutely brilliant. So it is left to be seen where the award will swing.
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The winner of the award will be decided by votes from fans. So if you want Ajayi to win it, you just have to click here. The deadline for voting is 12PM on Wednesday.
Ajayi and his Hull City side will be back in action tonight against Stoke City in the EFL Cup. Then, they will face Coventry City in the Premier League this weekend. If Ajayi wins the POTW award, it will be a real morale booster for him going into the next few games.
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