Semi Ajayi Delighted As Historic Goal In Hull City Shock Man United

Nigerian defender, Semi Ajayi, has expressed his delight after scoring Hull City’s first Premier League goal in nine years in the Tigers’ stunning 2-0 win over Manchester United earlier today, August 22.

Semi Ajayi Delighted After Historic Goal Inspires Hull City To Shock Man United

Naija News reports that Semi Ajayi scored in the 17th minute at the MKM Stadium, reacting quickest to turn home after Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens had denied Oli McBurnie from a corner.

Ajayi’s opener put newly promoted Hull ahead and helped them to get a famous win over Michael Carrick’s side. The result also gave the Tigers their first ever top-flight win against Manchester United.

The defender said his goal capped an impressive start from the hosts, who had created several chances before breaking the deadlock.

“It was amazing. It kind of capped off the really good start that we had. We had a couple of chances before that which we didn’t manage to put away, but obviously that one got us into the lead, and also gave us something to protect, but also build on,” Semi Ajayi told TNT Sports after the game.

“I’m buzzing to get the goal to get us underway. I’m happy it left us getting three points.”

Despite the celebrations, the centre-back urged Sergej Jakirović’s men to stay focused and ignore the growing attention surrounding their result.

“We’re not really focusing on outside noise. We’re just worried about what goes on in the changing room. We know what we’ve got in the changing room, we believe in ourselves, and we back ourselves to do our best every single day,” Ajayi added.

“So, more performances like this, and hopefully, we’ll have a really, really positive season.”