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West Bromwich Albion centre-back, Semi Ajayi is the only player who has not missed a single minute of action for Nigeria at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Cote d\u2019Ivoire.<\/p>\n

Ajayi has seen 570 minutes of action for the Super Eagles in the competition.<\/p>\n

The defender has made six appearances for Nigeria at the AFCON 2023 finals.<\/p>\n

The 33-year-old has formed a formidable partnership with vice-captain William Troost-Ekong and Calvin Bassey at the heart of the Super Eagles defence in the competition.<\/p>\n

Ajayi is expected to be named in the starting line-up for Nigeria\u2019s final clash with the Elephants of Cote d\u2019Ivoire on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The former Rotherham United player has made 33 appearances for Nigeria with one goal to his name.<\/p>\n

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AFCON: Semi Ajayi, Super Eagles ever present player in Cote d\u2019Ivoire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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