EFL Championship TOTW : Versatile Super Eagles Star Earns Spot In Whoscored XI

Published: February 26, 2019

Versatile Nigeria international Semi Ajayi has been included in the latest Whoscored.com Championship Team of the Week on the back of his outstanding performance for Rotherham United in their 1-1 draw with Reading.

The former Arsenal U23 captain scored in the 79th minute to save The Millers from defeat, cancelling out a first half strike from Ovie Ejaria.

With central defender Michael Ihiekwe returning from his loan spell with Accrington Stanley in the January transfer window, Ajayi has been deployed as a central midfielder in the last five games.

The Team of the Week contained a four-man midfield : Adam Reach (Sheffield Wednesday), Kenny McLean (Norwich), Semi Ajayi (Rotherham) and Said Benrahma (Brentford).

The Nigerian, who made his 34 consecutive start in the Championship, was awarded a rating of 8.2 for his efforts.

He made two tackles, two interceptions, one clearance and won two aerial duels against the Royals.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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