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‘Big blow’ for Forest as Ola Aina ruled out with calf injury

‘Big blow’ for Forest as Ola Aina ruled out with calf injury

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed Ola Aina will be sidelined for a while with a calf injury he picked up in Tuesday's 1-0 Premier League victory over Manchester United at the City Ground, Afrosport reports. The 28-year-old Nigerian was replaced by Alex Moreno before the break and left the stadium in crutches. The injury of Ola Aina is a big blow for Forest...

Man City boss Guardiola praises Ola Aina as ‘exceptional player’ for Forest

Man City boss Guardiola praises Ola Aina as ‘exceptional player’ for Forest

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has hailed Ola Aina as an “exceptional player” for Nottingham Forest ahead of Saturday’s Premier League encounter at the City Ground, Afrosport reports. The Super Eagles forward has been a mainstay for Forest this season, playing every league game with two goals and one assist to his name. Forest are currently third on the Premier League table, one point behind City...

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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...