Super Eagles Defender Semi Ajayi Reacts After Being Dropped By Coach Rohr From 23-Man Squad For 2019 AFCON

Nigerian footballer,  Semi Ajayi who plays as a defender or defensive midfielder for Championship club Rotherham United has expressed his disappointment after being dropped by coach Gernot Rohr from the Super Eagles’ squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

According to the 25-year-old defender, he is gutted over the coach’s decision to drop him but he’ll be supporting the team until the end.

Posting to his Instagram page, Semi who was dropped alongside Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, wrote:

‘ Wishing my brothers the best of luck at the upcoming #AFCON2019. It’s been a privilege to have been part of this squad and as much as I’m gutted that I can’t make it I wish every one linked with the Super Eagles the very best of luck this summer. I will be supporting the team until the end. Go and make Nigeria proud my brothers ?????? S.A.’