Semi Ajayi

Equatorial Guinea's midfielder #4 Federico Bikoro reacts during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group A football match between Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on January 14, 2024. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP)

AFCON 2023: We need to be more clinical, says Super Eagles Defender, Ajayi

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has said the team must convert scoring chances against opponents following their disappointing 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea.
6 months ago
Nigeria's defender Semi Ajayi reacts during the Group D Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2021 football match between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria at Stade Roumde Adjia in Garoua on January 19, 2022. (Photo by Daniel BELOUMOU OLOMO / AFP)

Boost for Super Eagles ahead 2026 World Cup qualifiers as Ajayi returns from injury

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have received a boost ahead of this month’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers after Semi Ajayi returned to training following an injury layoff.
9 months ago
Nigeria's defender Semi Ajayi reacts during the Group D Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2021 football match between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria at Stade Roumde Adjia in Garoua on January 19, 2022. (Photo by Daniel BELOUMOU OLOMO / AFP)

Ajayi to miss Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho, Zimbabwe

Semi Ajayi could miss Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe in November through an ankle ligament injury. Ajayi came on in the 78th minute against Plymouth on Saturday
9 months ago
Ajayi’s close control of the ball has earned him the midfielder moniker from West Brom fans.

Semi Ajayi’s interesting journey to West Bromwich Albion

Trials at Dutch champions, Ajax, discussions with Arsenal’s serial Premier League winner, Arsene Wenger, and now battling the likes of Neymar on the international stage... there have been some intriguing stories on
4 years ago
[FILE] Super Falcons celebrate 9th AWCON title. Photo: Twitter/SoarSuperEagles

Mikel, Osimhen make provisional AFCON squad

Super Eagles’ coach Gernot Rohr on Tuesday listed midfielder Mikel John Obi, Ahmed Musa and 23 others in a 25-man squad to prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in
5 years ago