Semi Ajayi made his long-awaited return to competitive action on Saturday, completing the full 90 minutes for Hull City despite the Tigers suffering a disappointing 3-1 home defeat to Millwall at the MKM Stadium.
The 32-year-old Nigerian international was thrust straight back into the starting lineup for the Sky Bet Championship clash, marking his first appearance for the club in the 2026 calendar year.
Ajayi’s absence since the turn of the year was due to a hamstring injury sustained while representing Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. His return to full fitness provides a significant boost for a Hull side currently pushing for promotion.
Despite the defender’s resilience at the back, Hull were unable to contain a clinical Millwall side. The defeat halts their momentum slightly, though they remain in fifth place in the standings.
Saturday’s outing brings Ajayi’s league appearance tally for the season to 14, as he looks to regain full match sharpness for the crucial final stretch of the campaign.
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