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2026 WCQ: Injury rules Semi Ajayi out of Nigeria’s games in September

2026 WCQ: Injury rules Semi Ajayi out of Nigeria’s games in September

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has suffered another hamstring injury setback, ruling him out of Nigeria’s vital 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa next month, Afrosport reports. The Hull City defender picked up the injury during Saturday’s goalless draw with Coventry City, later confirmed by medical tests as a hamstring tear, the third in just nine months. Ajayi is expected to be...

Burnley coach Kompany outlines improvement for hat-trick hero Tella

Burnley coach Kompany outlines improvement for hat-trick hero Tella

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany says Nathan Tella still needs to improve after scoring a hat-trick in the Clarets' 3-1 win at Hull City in the Championship on Wednesday. The Anglo-Nigerian broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute before adding two more goals in the second half for Burnley's 24th win after 37 Championship games this season, which sees them sit 13 points clear at the top...