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Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has reflected on his historic goal for Hull City in their 2-0 Premier League victory over Manchester United, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n Ajayi opened the scoring at the MKM Stadium as Hull marked their return to the Premier League with a memorable victory over United.<\/p>\n The Nigerian defender reacted quickest in the 17th minute after Oli McBurnie’s effort was saved<\/a>, putting the rebound beyond the goalkeeper to give Hull the lead.<\/p>\n Nobel Mendy added a second before half-time as Hull secured a famous victory that sent a strong statement on their return to the English top flight.<\/p>\n Get Our Sports News First \u2013<\/strong> Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n For Ajayi, however, the goal carried significance beyond helping Hull claim three points.<\/p>\n It ended Hull City’s long wait for a Premier League goal, with their previous top-flight strike coming on May 21, 2017, when Sam Clucas scored in the club’s 7-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.<\/p>\n It was also Ajayi’s first Premier League goal since January 2021, when he scored for West Bromwich Albion against Wolverhampton Wanderers.<\/p>\n Speaking after the game, Ajayi admitted that scoring so early in Hull’s return to the Premier League was a special moment, particularly after the team had created several opportunities before finally breaking the deadlock.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was amazing, it capped off a really good start that we had,\u201d the former Arsenal defender said in an interview with TNT Sports<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cWe had a couple of chances that we didn’t manage to take, but obviously that one got us in the lead and we had something to build on and I’m happy we went on to get the three points.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The goal also created a funny moment involving McBurnie, who initially believed he had scored after his effort was saved before Ajayi followed up.<\/p>\n McBurnie celebrated as though he had scored before eventually joining Ajayi in celebrating when it became clear that the Nigerian had got the final touch.<\/p>\n Ajayi revealed that he was initially just as unsure about who had scored.<\/p>\n \u201cI’m not going to lie, I thought he scored as well, so we were celebrating and he asked did you score? and I said I think so,\u201d the Super Eagles star explained.<\/p>\n \u201cBut I didn’t really care if it was either of us in the moment, but I was buzzing it was ultimately my goal.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The goal therefore became an even more memorable moment for Ajayi, who helped Hull end a remarkable Premier League drought while also giving the club an ideal start to their first top-flight campaign since 2016\/17.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8Semi Ajayi scores Hull City first goal of the new season vs Man Utd \ud83d\udd25\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec pic.twitter.com\/sWg1TeAmCl<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Soccer](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/hfmcUBYu917WhEDFwWMSJSD7aTI=\/2700x1800\/smart\/filters:format(webp)\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F08%2Fimago1081630101.jpg\")
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