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<\/p>\nThe 25-year-old midfielder scored five goals in five games for his English lower league side Rotherham United for the month under review.<\/p>\n
Ajayi first joined his present club in 2017 on a loan deal, scoring once in seventeen appearances for them.<\/p>\n
He, however, bagged a permanent deal with the Millers after the expiration of his temporary stay at the New York Stadium.<\/p>\n
After being presented with the award on Friday, the Super Eagles midfielder expressed delight with the recognition.<\/p>\n
He added that his teammates contributed to his success all through the month.<\/p>\n
Ajayi said: \u201cIt 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\u2019t be in the position to collect the award without my teammates.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a good month, and to be given the award ahead of some very stiff opposition is even more pleasing.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ajayi made his debut for the Nigeria national team last year, and could be one of the players to feature for the team in Egypt this summer.<\/p>\n
The 23-year-old joined the Championship side before the start of 2018 World Cup from his former team CD Feirense.<\/p>\n
His goal came on the back of his 25th appearance for the Potters eight months after his switch last summer.\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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