Hull City Earn Premier League Return as Semi Ajayi Stars in Playoff Final Triumph

Hull City are back in the Premier League after edging Middlesbrough 1-0 in a tense Championship playoff final at Wembley Stadium.

Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi produced a commanding display at the heart of defence, playing the full 90 minutes as Hull secured promotion to the English top flight for the first time in nearly a decade.

Just when the match appeared destined for extra time, Oli McBurnie emerged as the hero for the Tigers with a dramatic stoppage-time winner in the 95th minute, sending Hull supporters into wild celebrations.

The result completes a remarkable campaign for Hull City, who now join Coventry City and Ipswich Town among the clubs promoted from the Championship this season.