By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Semi Ajayi will miss Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs tie with Gabon due to suspension, Prompt News reports.
The Hull City star was booked in the home tie against Lesotho, before he bagged his second caution against Benin Tuesday in Uyo.
Ajayi was cautioned in the 55th minute of the clash with Benin Republic following a foul on the visitors’ goalkeeper Saturnin Allagbe.
The 31-year-old will be available for final should Nigeria scale through the semi-final hurdle.
Nigeria will take on Gabon on November 13 in Morocco in the semi-final of the continental Playoffs.
Cameroon and Democratic Republic of Congo will clash last four fixture.
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