{
  "id": 7070993,
  "title": "EPL: ‘He covered the ground’ – Super Eagles’ Ajayi praised over display in Hull 2-2 with Chelsea",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/epl-he-covered-the-ground-super-eagles-ajayi-praised-over-display-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T06:35:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/13/epl-he-covered-the-ground-super-eagles-ajayi-praised-over-display-in-hull-2-2-with-chelsea/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Super Eagles' defender Semi Ajayi received high praise for his performance during Hull City's 2-2 draw against Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday. With Hull City currently sitting in third place in the league table, Ajayi's efforts were crucial in securing a hard-fought home draw at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea took an early lead with a goal from Morgan Rogers in the seventh minute, but Hull quickly responded. Mohamed Belloumi scored twice, putting Hull ahead 2-1 by half-time. Chelsea made a late comeback, with João Pedro equalising in the 66th minute. Despite conceding their first goals of the new Premier League season, Ajayi's defensive display was commended by Joel Ward, who noted that the former Arsenal youth player covered significant ground to prevent Malo Gusto from scoring the late winner. Ajayi has been a regular starter for Hull City in all four of their matches this season and scored their opening goal in a 2-0 victory against Manchester United.",
  "summary": "Hull City defender Semi Ajayi has earned praise for his performance during the 2-2 draw against Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday. The Tigers currently occupy third position in the league table after securing a hard-fought 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Chelsea began the match strongly, with Morgan Rogers scoring the opening goal in […] EPL: ‘He covered the ground’ – Super…",
  "key_points": [
    "Semi Ajayi praised for defensive display in 2-2 draw with Chelsea",
    "Hull City holds 3rd place in Premier League table",
    "Ajayi covers significant ground to prevent late winner"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Semi Ajayi's defensive display has earned him praise, highlighting his growing influence in Hull City's Premier League campaign as a key player in their hard-fought results.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/how-ben-iroha-went-from-super-eagles-star-at-usa-94-to-dallas",
        "published": "2026-09-13T11:38:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}