Semi Ajayi has been named in the Premier League Team of the Week following his impressive performance against Arsenal, NEWSUNPLUG reports.
The team was selected by football statistics website WhoScored.com.
Ajayi delivered a solid display in Hull City’s 1-0 defeat to his former club Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium last Saturday.
Norwegian midfielder Martin Ødegaard scored the decisive goal for the Gunners, finding the net 18 minutes from time to secure all three points.
The Nigerian centre-back made four clearances and recorded an impressive 85.7 per cent passing accuracy during the closely contested encounter.
Ajayi has scored once in 10 league appearances for Hull City this season.
The 33-year-old has also been included in Nigeria’s squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations double-header against Tanzania.