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Aina aiming high with Nottingham Forest after victory over Brentford

Ola Aina is aiming to finish the season on a high with Nottingham Forest after they defeated Brentford away from home on Saturday in the Premier League, Afrosport reports. The Nigerian full-back put Forest ahead at the Gtech Community Stadium in the 38th minute before former Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga doubled their lead in the second half. The result kept Forest in the top four,...

Nottingham Forest boss Espirito Santo offers update on Aina contract situation

Nottingham Forest boss Espirito Santo offers update on Aina contract situation

Nottingham Forest coach Nuno Espirito Santo is optimistic that Super Eagles defender Ola Aina is not facing the exit door anytime soon, Afrsoport reports. The 28-year-old Nigerian has been a very valuable player for Forest since joining last year from Italian side Torino. However, his existing contract at the City Ground will expire next summer. Aina has been very instrumental in Forest’s impressive run this season...

Nigeria's Super Eagles players pose for Team photo

2025 AFCON Qualifiers: The Super Eagles changes Eguavoen should make against Rwanda

With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ticket already in the bag, it is pertinent for Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen to ring some changes to the team that played a 1-1 draw with Benin Republic. The three-time African Champions will face the Amavubi of Rwanda on Monday in Uyo in their final fixture of the qualifiers. Already, a minor injury has ruled Atalanta forward...

AFCON 2023: Aina reveals secret behind Nigeria’s impressive results ahead of South Africa game

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Ola Aina to miss Rwanda tie, returns to Nottingham Forest

The Super Eagles will be without Ola Aina when they take on Rwanda in matchday six in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on Monday, Afrosport reports. The 28-year-old defender has been granted permission to leave the Super Eagles camp and return to England after his club Nottingham Forest pleaded with Augustine Eguavoen for his early release. With Nigeria already assured a place in...

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AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Who should Augustine Eguavoen name in Super Eagles XI vs Benin?

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on the Cheetahs of Benin on Thursday at the Stade Félix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, in their penultimate game in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The three-time African Champions top Group D with 10 points after four games, and will qualify for the continental showpiece in Morocco with just a point from their final two games....