Get ready for an intense showdown as Nigerian football stars Joe Aribo and Semi Ajayi go head-to-head when their respective clubs, Southampton and West Bromwich Albion, collide in the Sky Bet Championship playoff.

In the first leg, Ajayi's West Brom will host Southampton at the Hawthorns on Sunday, with the return fixture set for the following Friday at St Mary’s Stadium.

The winner of this thrilling two-legged contest will advance to face either Leeds United or Norwich City in the final battle for promotion to the Premier League.

Joining the ranks of Leicester City and Ipswich Town, the playoff champions will secure their spot in the top-flight for the upcoming season.

This season has seen diverging paths for Aribo and Ajayi. Aribo has been a mainstay in Southampton's lineup, while Ajayi has faced challenges in securing regular playing time at West Brom.