Ajayi Celebrates Hull City’s Promotion to the Premier League

Semi Ajayi is visibly thrilled after Hull City secured promotion to the Premier League, reports Completesports.com.

The club’s remarkable season concluded in a fairy‑tale fashion at Wembley on Saturday afternoon when they defeated Middlesbrough 1‑0 in the Sky Bet Championship Play‑Off Final.

Forward Oli McBurnie capitalised on a fumble by Middlesbrough goalkeeper Sol Brynn, scoring from close range five minutes into added time.

Hull City will return to the English top flight for the first time since their relegation in 2017.

Ajayi Thumbs Up Important Win

Ajayi delivered an impressive performance in the closely contested match.

The Nigeria international celebrated the victory on social media.

“God is the greatest. We did it. Up the Tigers,” the former Rotherham United star wrote on his Instagram page.

Impressive Wembley Display

The centre‑back’s calm presence proved vital for Sergej Jakirovic’s side as they navigated a tense final that offered few clear‑cut chances in the first half.

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Ajayi delivered a commanding defensive performance, completing 18 accurate passes and making six crucial clearances.

He won two key ground duels and executed two important headed clearances to keep Middlesbrough’s attack at bay in the sweltering London heat.

The 32‑year‑old, who joined the Tigers on a free transfer last summer, recorded one goal and one assist in 22 appearances during the 2025/26 season.

Ajayi previously played in the Premier League with West Bromwich Albion.

He signed a two‑year contract with Hull City last summer after concluding a six‑year spell with the Baggies.

By Adeboye Amosu