Ajayi adds to Eagles injury worries

The Super Eagles are facing increasing injury concerns as they prepare for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Tanzania. Defender Semi Ajayi was forced off during Hull City's 1-0 loss to Arsenal on Saturday with a knock to his left leg. He was substituted in the 69th minute by Australian Lucas Herrington. Arsenal went on to score the only goal of the game through Martin Odegaard in the 71st minute, after Noni Madueke's shot was saved by Konstantinos Tzolakis.

This result puts Arsenal six points clear at the top of the Premier League table, currently on 27 points, with Manchester City trailing at 21. Hull City, currently in 13th place with 11 points, have not won a match in nine games, suffering four defeats and five draws. They will next face Brighton on November 22 after the international break.

Ajayi is included in Chelle's 24-man squad for the upcoming double-header against Tanzania on November 13 and 17. Nigeria awaits further updates on Ajayi's condition.