Ademola Lookman scored the decisive goal as Nigeria's Super Eagles opened their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group C campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over a spirited Tanzania side on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. Tanzania showed early signs of intent, nearly catching the Nigerian defence off guard in the 14th minute, but their effort was comfortably dealt with by goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. Victor Osimhen came close...
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...
West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday released Semi Ajayi, with the Nigerian defender to leave the Championship club at the end of his current contract in June, Afrosport reports. Ajayi, who joined West Brom from Rotherham United in July 2019, will depart the Hawthorns after six years. The Nigeria international made 177 appearances for the Baggies, scoring 13 goals and providing three assists. He played an integral...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be without defender Semi Ajayi in next month’s qualifying fixtures for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Afrosport reports. Ajayi will miss Nigeria’s crucial games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, having sustained a hamstring injury while playing for English club West Bromwich Albion last Saturday. The 31-year-old, who recently returned from a lengthy injury layoff, was subbed off in the 41st minute...
Super Eagles of Nigeria defender Semi Ajayi is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a serious hamstring injury, Afrosport reports. The 30-year-old defender will miss at least four months of action, West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan confirmed on Thursday. Ajayi sustained the injury during the second half of West Brom's goalless draw against Cardiff City at the Hawthorns in the Championship last...
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