Semi Ajayi set for Championship playoff final at Wembley
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi is set to grace the iconic Wembley Stadium after helping Hull City book their place in the EFL Championship playoff final. The experienced centre-back featured for 90 minutes as Hull defeated Millwall 2–0 away in the second leg of their semi-final tie, sealing a 2–0 aggregate victory following a goalless first leg. Ajayi delivered a commanding performance at the back, marshalling Hull’s defence to a crucial clean sheet at The Den and keeping Millwall’s attack at bay. His display has been hailed as a defensive masterclass, with many branding him the “Wall of Wembley” ahead of the showpiece final on May 23. The achievement caps a remarkable turnaround for the 32-year-old, who spent three months on the sidelines with a hamstring injury picked up while representing Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Since […]