Hull City defender Semi Ajayi will remain out of action for the next two months after suffering a significant hamstring injury while representing Nigeria. The 31-year-old center-back sustained the damage during the closing stages of the Super Eagles’ third-place victory over Egypt at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Medical scans subsequently confirmed the severity of the tear, which sidelines the experienced defender for approximately seven weeks. This development presents a major challenge for manager Sergej Jakirović as Hull City continues its push for Championship promotion without several key players.
The Tigers currently navigate a difficult period with the medical department already managing long-term absences for Mo Belloumi and Darko Gyabi. Despite these personnel setbacks, the squad secured a vital 3-0 away win against Preston North End on Tuesday through goals from Liam Millar, Akin Famewo, and Oli McBurnie. The victory propelled Hull into the play-off spots, demonstrating the team’s resilience amid an intensifying injury crisis.
Hull City officials monitor several other fitness concerns ahead of their weekend clash with Swansea City at the MKM Stadium. David Akintola and John Egan both exited the Preston match with cramp, though the coaching staff expects them to recover in time for Saturday. Meanwhile, Kyle Joseph continues to recover from an ankle problem, and the club hopes to welcome back Ryan Giles for the upcoming trip to Blackburn Rovers.
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