Semi Ajayi is major doubt for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe with injury.
Ajayi sustained what appeared to be a hamstring injury in West Bromwich Albion’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Oxford on Saturday.
It was the centre-back’s second appearance since returning from more than three months on the sidelines following surgery earlier in the season.
The 31-year-old will undergo this week to ascertain the severity of his latest injury.
The Super Eagles will take on the Amavubi of Rwanda in a 2026 World Cup qualifying matchday five encounter at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali on Friday, March 21.
The West Africans will welcome the Warriors of Zimbabwe to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo four days later.
