Nigerian top star wins prestigious award in English League

Nigerian top star wins prestigious award in English League

Nigeria international Semi Ajayi has been crowned the Sky Bet Championship Player of the Month of March.

The 25-year-old midfielder scored five goals in five games for his English lower league side Rotherham United in the month under review.

Ajayi first joined his present club in 2017 on a loan deal scoring once in seventeen appearances for them.

He however bagged a permanent deal with the Millers after the expiration of his temporary stay at the New York Stadium.

After being presented with the award, the Super Eagles defender is delighted with the recognition, adding that his teammates contributed to his success all through the month.

Ajayi said: " It is a massive honour, and it is something I am really pleased to receive. I have to say though that the award is a team effort, I wouldn't be in the position to collect the award without my team mates.

"During the month we performed well in a number of games, picking up some vital points. It was a good all round team effort. I am also hugely grateful to the staff, who have been brilliant.

"It was a good month, and to be given the award ahead of some very stiff opposition is even more pleasing .

"The season is coming to a close now, but from a team perspective we are still fighting hard to keep this club in the Championship, and from a personal point of view this will also give me confidence going into the remaining games this season. " Ajayi

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