Jakirović allays Ajayi injury fears
Hull City manager Sergej Jakirović has eased concerns over Semi Ajayi’s fitness after revealing that the Nigerian defender was among two players withdrawn with cramps during Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal. Read More: https://punchng.com/japan-coach-salutes-flamingos/
Hull City manager Sergej Jakirović has addressed fitness concerns regarding defender Semi Ajayi following the team's 1-0 loss to Arsenal on Saturday. According to Punch Nigeria, Ajayi was one of two players withdrawn from the match due to cramps.
Punch reports that Ajayi was forced off in the 69th minute while holding his left leg and was replaced by Lucas Herrington. This incident occurred as the Super Eagles prepare for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Tanzania. While Ajayi remains in the 24-man squad for the November double-header, Nigeria is already without Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze due to recent surgeries.
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