Nigerian Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi opened the scoring in Hull City’s shocking win over Manchester United, helping his side claim all three points in their first 2026/27 Premier League match.

Softfootball gathered that Ajayi scored in the 17th minute, while Nobel Mendy made it two in the 38th minute.
Semi Ajayi was outstanding in the game, and the goal he scored was a reward for his consistency, hard work, and dedication over the years. He looked solid at the back, led by example, and capped off his performance with a crucial goal to help his side secure a famous victory.
For Manchester United and Michael Carrick, they will have to go back to the drawing board to see how best they could recover from this shocking loss in their next match.