Semi Ajayi
{{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1993)}}
{{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2020}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Semi Ajayi
| image = Semi Ajayyi vs West Brom (9777906261) (cropped).jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Ajayi playing for Arsenal in 2012
| fullname = Oluwasemilogo Adesewo Ibidapo Ajayi{{cite web |url=http://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/registrations/march-2017.ashx |title=List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/03/2017 and 31/03/2017 |publisher=The Football Association |page=1 |access-date=28 October 2019}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|11|9|df=y}}{{cite web |title=Semi Ajayi |url=http://www.11v11.com/players/semi-ajayi-240514/|publisher=11v11 |access-date=1 December 2015}}
| birth_place = Crayford, England
| position = Centre-back
| currentclub = West Bromwich Albion
| clubnumber = 6
| youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2012
| youthclubs1 = Charlton Athletic
| years1 = 2012–2013
| clubs1 = Charlton Athletic
| caps1 = 0
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2012
| clubs2 = → Dartford (loan)
| caps2 = 3
| goals2 = 1
| years3 = 2013–2015
| clubs3 = Arsenal
| caps3 = 0
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2015
| clubs4 = → Cardiff City (loan)
| caps4 = 0
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2015–2017
| clubs5 = Cardiff City
| caps5 = 0
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2015
| clubs6 = → AFC Wimbledon (loan)
| caps6 = 5
| goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2015–2016
| clubs7 = → Crewe Alexandra (loan)
| caps7 = 13
| goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2017
| clubs8 = → Rotherham United (loan)
| caps8 = 17
| goals8 = 1
| years9 = 2017–2019
| clubs9 = Rotherham United
| caps9 = 81
| goals9 = 11
| years10 = 2019–
| clubs10 = West Bromwich Albion
| caps10 = 169
| goals10 = 12
| nationalyears1 = 2013
| nationalteam1 = Nigeria U20
| nationalcaps1 = 3
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2018–
| nationalteam2 = Nigeria
| nationalcaps2 = 39
| nationalgoals2 = 1
| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's football}}
{{MedalCountry|{{NGA}}}}
{{Medal|Competition|Africa Cup of Nations}}
{{Medal|RU|2023 Ivory Coast|}}
| club-update = 10:13, 19 December 2024 (UTC)
| ntupdate = 23:38, 10 June 2024 (UTC)
}}
Oluwasemilogo Adesewo Ibidapo "Semi" Ajayi {{post-nominals|country=NG|MON}} (born 9 November 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for {{English football updater|WestBrom}} club West Bromwich Albion. Born in England, he represents the Nigeria national team.{{cite web|url=http://www.eurosport.com/football/semi-ajayi_prs339355/person.shtml|title=Semi Ayaji|website=Eurosport}}
Club career
=Charlton Athletic=
Born to Nigerian parents, Ajayi began his football career as a youth product of the Charlton Athletic academy. After progressing through the Charlton Athletic ranks, he was offered his first professional contract in January 2012.{{cite news|title=Defender commits to Addicks|url=http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/9492550.Defender_commits_to_Addicks/|work=News Shopper|date=25 January 2012|access-date=8 May 2017}}
In November 2012, Ajayi joined Dartford on a short-term loan for twenty-eight days.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20451331.aspx|title=Dartford sign Charlton Athletic's Semi Ajayi on loan|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 November 2012}} Shortly after, he made his Dartford debut, in a 4–0 win over Kingstonian in the FA Trophy{{cite web|url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20121126-loan-watch-509122.aspx|title=Loan watch: Azeez makes debut|publisher=Charlton Athletic F.C.|date=26 November 2012|access-date=8 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508182122/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20121126-loan-watch-509122.aspx|archive-date=8 May 2017|url-status=live}} and then scored his first goal for the side, in a 3–2 loss against Tamworth.{{cite web|url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20121203-loan-watch-522494.aspx|title=Loan watch: Mambos cup blow|publisher=Charlton Athletic F.C.|date=3 December 2012|access-date=8 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508182639/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20121203-loan-watch-522494.aspx|archive-date=8 May 2017|url-status=live}} Ajayi played 3 games and scored 1 goal before returning to his parent club in late December.{{cite web|url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20121224-loan-watch-558949.aspx|title=Loan watch: Hollands begins rout|publisher=Charlton Athletic F.C.|date=24 December 2012|access-date=8 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508182910/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20121224-loan-watch-558949.aspx|archive-date=8 May 2017|url-status=live}}
After returning to Charlton Athletic, Ajayi played for the reserve side for the rest of the season and helped them win the Professional Development League 2.{{cite web|url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20130512-u21s-cardiff-report-818032.aspx|title=Report: U21s seal national title|publisher=Charlton Athletic F.C.|date=12 May 2013|access-date=8 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508190949/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20130512-u21s-cardiff-report-818032.aspx|archive-date=8 May 2017|url-status=live}} Along the way, he was an unused substitute in the senior side for a game against Blackpool on 12 January 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20130112-blackpool-report-593294.aspx?pageView=full|title=Report: Charlton 2 Blackpool 1|publisher=Charlton Athletic F.C.|date=12 January 2013|access-date=8 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508184455/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20130112-blackpool-report-593294.aspx?pageView=full#anchored|archive-date=8 May 2017|url-status=live}}
=Arsenal=
Shortly before he was due to make his debut for the Charlton first team, Ajayi caught the eye of Premier League team Arsenal. Ajayi joined the Arsenal Academy on a two-year deal after impressing as a trialist with the club in September 2013.{{cite news|url=http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/semi-ajayi-joins-arsenal-academy.aspx|title=Ajayi joins Arsenal|publisher=Arsenal|date=23 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001055651/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/semi-ajayi-joins-arsenal-academy.aspx|archive-date=1 October 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=30 September 2015}}
Ajayi made his Arsenal U21 debut as a trialist against Blackburn Rovers on 30 August 2013, scoring with a header, in a 3–0 win.{{cite web|url=http://www.arsenal.com/match/report/1314/post/reserves/under-21s-blackburn-0-3-arsenal|title=Under-21s: Blackburn 0–3 Arsenal|publisher=Arsenal F.C.|date=30 August 2013|access-date=8 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508193119/http://www.arsenal.com/match/report/1314/post/reserves/under-21s-blackburn-0-3-arsenal|archive-date=8 May 2017|url-status=live}} Ajayi, who first figured for Arsenal's senior team in a friendly against Boreham Wood, made the Arsenal bench four times during the 2014–15 season. He was an unused substitute in games against Hull City, Stoke City and Newcastle in the Premier League, as well as in the home League Cup defeat by Southampton.{{cite news|title=Who is Semi Ajayi? 19 things you should know about Cardiff City loanee some Arsenal fans dubbed 'New Sol Campbell'|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/incoming/who-semi-ajayi-19-things-8919754|publisher=Wales Online|date=25 March 2015|access-date=8 May 2017}}
=Cardiff City=
On 25 March 2015, Ajayi joined Championship team Cardiff City on loan until the end of the 2014–15 season but did not feature for the first team.{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32060913.aspx|title=Ajayi joins Bluebirds on loan|publisher=BBC Sport|date=25 March 2015}} At the end of the season, Ajayi joined Cardiff on a two-year permanent deal following the end of his contract at Arsenal{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33196012|title=Semi Ajayi joins Cardiff City from Arsenal|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 June 2015}}
In the 2014–15 season, Ajayi was given a number twenty-nine shirt for the new season.{{cite web|url=http://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/article/squad-numbers-201516-2598955.aspx|title=SQUAD NUMBERS 2015/16|publisher=Cardiff City F.C.|date=6 August 2015|access-date=8 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508193934/http://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/article/squad-numbers-201516-2598955.aspx|archive-date=8 May 2017|url-status=live}} However, Ajayi appeared twice as an unused substitute, both of them came in the League Cup campaign against AFC Wimbledon{{cite web|url=http://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/article/capital-one-cup-rd1-cardiff-city-1-0-wimbledon-2611584.aspx|title=CAPITAL ONE CUP RD1: CARDIFF CITY 1–0 WIMBLEDON|publisher=Cardiff City F.C.|date=11 August 2015|access-date=8 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508193941/http://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/article/capital-one-cup-rd1-cardiff-city-1-0-wimbledon-2611584.aspx|archive-date=8 May 2017|url-status=live}} and MK Dons.{{cite web|url=http://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/article/report-mk-dons-2-1-cardiff-city-2647114.aspx|title=REPORT: MK DONS 2–1 CARDIFF CITY AET|publisher=Cardiff City F.C.|date=25 August 2015|access-date=8 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508194006/http://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/article/report-mk-dons-2-1-cardiff-city-2647114.aspx|archive-date=8 May 2017|url-status=live}}
=Loan spells=
On 29 September 2015, Ajayi joined League Two side AFC Wimbledon on a month loan deal.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34391082|title=Semi Ajayi: Cardiff defender joins AFC Wimbledon on loan|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 September 2015}} He made his debut for the Dons on the same day in a 1–1 draw against Northampton Town.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34321574|title=Wimbledon 1–1 Northampton|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 September 2015}} After impressing in his first couple of games, he was keen to extend his loan spell at AFC Wimbledon for more first team opportunities.{{cite news|title=AFC Wimbledon: Loanee Ajayi making the most of game time|url=http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/13812493.AFC_Wimbledon__Loanee_Ajayi_making_the_most_of_game_time/|work=News Shopper|date=9 October 2015|access-date=8 May 2017}} However, after making five appearances for the side, Ajayi returned to his parent club at the end of the original loan period.{{cite web|url=http://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/article/bayo-boost-for-dons-2772373.aspx|title=Bayo Boost for Dons|publisher=AFC Wimbledon|date=29 October 2015|access-date=8 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508195042/http://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/article/bayo-boost-for-dons-2772373.aspx|archive-date=8 May 2017|url-status=live}}
On 26 November 2015, Ajayi joined League One side Crewe Alexandra on loan until 5 January 2016.{{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11736/10079730/crewe-have-signed-cardiffs-semi-ajayi-on-loan-until-january-5|title=Crewe sign Ajayi|publisher=Sky Sports|date=26 November 2015}} After his debut against Oldham Athletic two days later, Ajayi was named in the Football League Team of the Week which covers all three Football League divisions.{{cite news|url=http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-2828684.aspx|title=Sky Bet Football League Team of the Week|publisher=Football League|date=30 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304123821/http://www.football-league.co.uk//news/article/2015/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-2828684.aspx|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=live}} Following several more impressive displays for Crewe, his loan spell was extended to 27 February, the maximum 93-day term allowed under the emergency loan rule.{{cite news|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Crewe-Alexandra-Cardiff-City-defender-Semi-Ajayi/story-28474707-detail/story.html?123|title=Cardiff City defender Semi Ajayi extends his stay at Gresty Road|publisher=Stoke Sentinel|date=6 January 2016}}{{dead link|date=May 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} On 13 February 2016, with chances of further loan extension reported as slim,{{cite news|title=Crewe Alexandra: Alex unlikely to extend Semi Ajayi's loan from Cardiff City|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/crewe-alexandra-alex-unlikely-extend-semi-ajayi-s/story-28693257-detail/story.html|publisher=Stoke Sentinel|date=9 February 2016|access-date=8 May 2017}} he set up a goal for Brad Inman in a 1–1 draw against Walsall.{{cite news|title=Crewe 1–1 Walsall Stalemate at Crewe|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/crewe-vs-walsall/340447|publisher=Sky Sports|date=13 February 2016|access-date=8 May 2017}} After making his last appearance against Chesterfield on 20 February 2016,{{cite news|title=Chesterfield 3–1 Crewe: Spireites gain first win in six matches at Proact Stadium|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/chesterfld-vs-crewe/340458|publisher=Sky Sports|date=20 February 2016|access-date=8 May 2017}} he returned to his parent club.{{cite news|title=Crewe Alexandra: Departing Semi Ajayi confident the Alex will stay up this season|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/crewe-alexandra-departing-semi-ajayi-confident/story-28785246-detail/story.html|publisher=Stoke Sentinel|date=23 February 2016|access-date=8 May 2017}}
=Rotherham United=
On 30 January 2017, Ajayi signed a loan deal until the end of the 2016–17 season with fellow Championship strugglers Rotherham United.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38798061|title=Semi Ajayi: Rotherham sign Cardiff defender on loan until the end of the season|website=BBC.co.uk/sport|publisher=30 January 2017|date=30 January 2017|access-date=30 January 2017}} The following day, he made his Rotherham United debut, starting and playing the whole game, in a 2–0 defeat against Nottingham Forest.{{cite news|title=Nottingham Forest 2–0 Rotherham: Britt Assombalonga hits second-half double|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/n-forest-vs-rotherham/358455|publisher=Sky Sports|date=30 January 2017|access-date=8 May 2017}} Several weeks later, on 14 February 2017, he scored his first Rotherham United goal, in a 3–2 defeat against Huddersfield Town.{{cite news|title=Rotherham 2–3 Huddersfield: Tommy Smith nets late winner as Terriers close on top two|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/rotherham-vs-huddsfld/358491|publisher=Sky Sports|date=14 February 2017|access-date=8 May 2017}} Ajayi was a first team regular for the rest of the season and made seventeen appearances.{{cite news|title=Rotherham United: Millers in Ajayi talks|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united/rotherham-united-millers-in-ajayi-talks-1-8424134|work=The Star|date=6 March 2017|access-date=8 May 2017}} On 28 March 2017, Ajayi signed for the club on a permanent deal, to be completed on 1 July 2017.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39418719 |title=Semi Ajayi: Rotherham sign Cardiff City defender on permanent deal |publisher=BBC Sport |date=28 March 2017 |access-date=28 March 2017}} He was part of the side which earned promotion to The Championship after beating Shrewsbury in the play-off final on 27 May 2018.{{cite news |last1=Scott |first1=Ged |title=Rotherham United 2–1 Shrewsbury Town |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44186999 |access-date=31 May 2018 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=27 May 2018}}
On 12 April, he won the EFL Championship Player of the Month for March 2019.{{cite news |url=https://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/sky-bet-efl-march-award-winners/165062 |title=Sky Bet EFL March awards: Player of the Month and Manager of the Month winners announced |publisher=Sporting Life |date=12 April 2019 |access-date=12 April 2019}} At the club's end of season awards for the 2018/19 season, Ajayi won the Away Player Of The Season Award after scoring 8 goals in 49 games in all competitions,{{cite news |url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2019/may/awards--rusc-end-of-season-awards/ |title=AWARDS {{!}} RUSC End of Season Awards |publisher=Goal |date=7 May 2019 |access-date=7 June 2019}} and also the Goal of the Season for his long range strike against Leeds United in a 2–1 defeat on 26 January 2019.{{cite news |url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/semi-ajayis-stunner-against-leeds-wins-rotherham-uniteds-goal-of-/10smr44mnp54i1r0ytrlzgeriv |title=Semi Ajayi's stunner against Leeds wins Rotherham United's Goal of the Season |publisher=Goal |date=4 May 2019 |access-date=7 June 2019}}
=West Bromwich Albion=
On 20 July 2019, Ajayi signed for West Bromwich Albion for an undisclosed fee, agreeing a four-year contract with the club.{{cite web |title=Ajayi completes West Brom switch |url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2019/july/read--ajayi-completes-west-brom-switch/ |publisher=Rotherham United F.C. |access-date=20 July 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.wba.co.uk/news/2019/july/albion-add-ajayi-to-ranks/|title=Albion add Ajayi to ranks|publisher=West Bromwich Albion Official Site|date=20 July 2019}} On 27 December 2020, Ajayi scored his first Premier League goal for Albion in a 1–1 away draw against champions Liverpool.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/55382726 |first=Neil|last=Johnston |title=Liverpool 1-1 West Brom: Semi Ajayi scores dramatic late equalizer |work=BBC Sport |date=27 December 2020 |access-date=27 December 2020}}
International career
At the end of May 2013, Ajayi was called up to the Nigeria U20 squad for their 2013 Toulon Tournament matches.{{cite web|url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20130528-harriott-ajayi-international-update-836049.aspx|title=Addicks pair impress internationally|publisher=Charlton Athletic F.C.|date=28 May 2013|access-date=8 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508190155/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20130528-harriott-ajayi-international-update-836049.aspx|archive-date=8 May 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite news | url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201305240372.html.aspx|title=Nigeria squad named|publisher=All Africa|date=23 May 2013}}
After being an unused substitute on Matchday 1 against Mexico U20,{{cite web|url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20130530-harriott-ajayi-international-watch-845071.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508010101/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20130530%2Dharriott%2Dajayi%2Dinternational%2Dwatch%2D845071.aspx|title=International watch: Duo disappointed|publisher=Charlton Athletic F.C.|date=30 May 2013|access-date=8 May 2017|archive-date=8 May 2017|url-status=dead}} Ajayi made his Nigeria U20 debut on 4 June 2013, in a 1–1 draw against Belgium U21.{{cite web|url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20130704-ajayi-nigeria-debut-853812.aspx|title=Ajayis Nigeria earn point|publisher=Charlton Athletic F.C.|date=4 June 2013|access-date=8 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508190211/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20130704-ajayi-nigeria-debut-853812.aspx|archive-date=8 May 2017|url-status=live}} Ajayi went on to make two further appearances in the tournament against Portugal{{cite web|url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20130607-tournament-exit-for-ajayi-857799.aspx|title=Tournament exit for Ajayi|publisher=Charlton Athletic F.C.|date=7 June 2013|access-date=8 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508190823/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20130607-tournament-exit-for-ajayi-857799.aspx|archive-date=8 May 2017|url-status=live}} and Brazil. After the tournament ended, Ajayi commented that he was proud to play for the national side.{{cite web|url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20130614-ajayi-charlton-athletic-nigeria-868720.aspx|title=Ajayi proud of international recognition|publisher=Charlton Athletic F.C.|date=14 June 2013|access-date=8 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508190835/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20130614-ajayi-charlton-athletic-nigeria-868720.aspx|archive-date=8 May 2017|url-status=live}}
Ajayi received his first call up to the senior team in August 2018 for 2019 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers, he described it as a "dream" call up. He made his debut against Seychelles in the 2019 Nation cup qualifiers, coming on for the injured Chidozie Awaziem in the 73rd minute.
In December 2023, he was named in the 25-man squad for the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire.{{Cite web |last=Nwachukwu |first=John Owen |date=2023-12-29 |title=AFCON 2023: Jose Peseiro releases 25-man squad [FULL LIST] |url=https://dailypost.ng/2023/12/29/afcon-2023-jose-peseiro-releases-25-man-squad-full-list/ |access-date=2024-02-17 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}} He was the only Nigerian player that played every single minute of Nigeria's seven matches as the team went on to emerge runners-up.{{Cite web |last=Adewale |first=Abiodun |date=2024-02-14 |title=SILENT OPERATOR! Ajayi Eagles most consistent player at AFCON 2023 |url=https://punchng.com/silent-operator-ajayi-eagles-most-consistent-player-at-afcon-2023/ |access-date=2024-02-17 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}
Career statistics
=Club=
{{updated|match played 15 December 2024}}{{cite web |url=https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=68485 |title=Semi Ajayi |website=Soccerbase |publisher=Centurycomm |access-date=17 October 2022}}
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=International=
| class=wikitable style=text-align:center
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year | |||
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan=8|Nigeria | |||
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 | |
| colspan="2"|Total||38||1 |
:Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first.{{NFT player|id=71857|access-date=26 January 2024}}
| class="wikitable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Semi Ajayi ! No. !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition | ||||||
| 1. | 18 November 2023 | Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria | {{fb|LES}} | align=center|1–1 | align=center| 1–1 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Honours
Rotherham United
- EFL League One play-offs: 2018{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44186999 |title=Rotherham United 2–1 Shrewsbury Town |first=Ged |last=Scott |publisher=BBC Sport |date=27 May 2018 |access-date=27 May 2018}}
Nigeria
- Africa Cup of Nations runner-up: 2023{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Rob |date=11 February 2024 |title=Nigeria 1–2 Ivory Coast |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68196261 |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}
Individual
- EFL Championship Player of the Month: March 2019
Orders
References
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External links
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