Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi will lead the charge with Hull City at Wembley on Saturday after the Tigers booked their place in the EFL Championship play-off final following a hard-fought semi-final triumph over Millwall.
The 32-year-old defender was initially named on the bench in the first leg of the semi-final clash, a tense encounter that ended goalless. However, Ajayi returned to the starting line-up for the decisive second leg at The Den, where Hull City produced a composed display to secure a 2-0 victory and punch their ticket to Wembley.
Hull’s original opponent was expected to emerge from the semi-final showdown between Middlesbrough FC and Southampton FC. Like Hull’s tie, the first leg between Middlesbrough and Southampton also ended in a goalless draw before Southampton claimed victory in the return leg at St Mary’s Stadium.
However, the drama surrounding the fixture has since taken a stunning twist.
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