African players in Europe: Semi Ajayi, Mendy stun Man United

Vanguard News | 24-08-2026 01:12pm |

Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi and Senegalese midfielder Nobel Mendy scored as Hull City defeated Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League opener. Ajayi scored Hull's first Premier League goal in nine years, while Mendy added a second from a free-kick. In Spain, Nigerian Chidera Ejuke came off the bench for Sevilla and scored within five minutes of the second half to increase their lead against Athletic Bilbao.

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