Semi Ajayi, Femi Azeez set for EFL Championship Playoffs showdown
Nigeria international Semi Ajayi will go head-to-head with in form winger Femi Azeez when Hull City host Millwall in the opening semifinal of the Premier League playoffs on Friday.
The first leg promises a fierce contest, with Hull City featuring Ajayi in defence aiming to overturn the odds against a Millwall side that finished third in the regular season.
Hull, who secured the final playoff spot in sixth, will rely on home advantage before both teams clash again in Monday’s decisive return leg.
Azeez, 24, has emerged as one of the standout performers in the Championship this season, delivering an impressive return of 11 goals and seven assists.
His performances have not gone unnoticed, attracting interest from Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, who is keen to integrate the winger into the national setup.
With national team ambitions and Premier League dreams on the line, the clash adds an extra layer of intrigue as both players look to make a statement on one of the biggest stages outside the top flight.
In the other semifinal fixture, Southampton will battle Middlesbrough for a place in the playoff final, setting up what could be a thrilling conclusion to the season.
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