Ajayi helps Nigeria reach Afcon semi-finals

Semi Ajayi in action for Nigeria in their Afcon quarter-final against AlgeriaImage source, Getty Images
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Hull defender Semi Ajayi has helped Nigeria reach the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.

The 32-year-old played the full 90 minutes as the Super Eagles won 2-0 in Marrakesh on Saturday thanks to goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams.

Ajayi has featured in four of Nigeria's five games at the tournament in Morocco as they look to lift the title for the first time since 2013.

Nigeria will now face hosts Morocco in the semi-finals on Wednesday, 14 January (20:00 GMT).

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