Hull City defender Semi Ajayi has been ruled out for two months after sustaining a hamstring injury during Nigeria’s third-place match at the Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The 31-year-old limped out in added time of the Super Eagles’ victory over Egypt on Sunday, and scan results have since confirmed damage to his hamstring.
The injury is expected to sideline Ajayi for approximately seven weeks, dealing another major blow to the Championship promotion chasers who have already lost Mo Belloumi and Darko Gyabi to long-term injuries in recent weeks.
Despite the setback, Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic’s men claimed three points on the road, defeating Preston North End 3-0 with goals from Liam Millar, Akin Famewo and Oli McBurnie.
David Akintola limped off at the start of the second half with cramp and was replaced by debutant Yu Hirakawa, who immediately set up McBurnie’s goal. John Egan also departed in added time with a cramp, and both players are hoped to be available for the weekend.
Kyle Joseph missed Tuesday night’s match with an ankle problem sustained at Southampton and faces a race against time to return on Saturday when City host Swansea City.
Hull City hope Ryan Giles will be fit enough to return to the squad at Blackburn Rovers next Saturday.
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