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“We are Working Hard Every Week. It is Showing on the Pitch” – Ola Aina on Forest’s Top Four Push
Ola Aina is confident that Nottingham Forest can continue their strong form in the Premier League after securing a thrilling 3-2 win over Southampton at the City Ground on Sunday.
The victory helped Forest maintain their push for a top-four finish, with Nuno Espirito Santo’s side holding onto third place in the league standings.
Aina played a key role in the win, registering his first assist of the season by setting up Chris Wood for Forest’s third goal.
“We’re buzzing after the win. We’re just happy to get the three points today,” Aina told BBC Radio 5 Live.
“We’ve been working hard every week, and it’s showing on the pitch. To be up there with some of the biggest teams is a real credit to us. We’ll keep pushing and take it week by week.”
Aina also praised his teammate Wood for his consistent goal-scoring form, adding, “Everyone is doing their part to reach our goals. I’m happy to get an assist for Chris. He’s been on fire, and he just keeps scoring.”
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, is expected to be at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos on Saturday, June 28, to watch the President Federation Cup final between Kwara United and Abakaliki FC.
The match presents a scouting opportunity for Chelle as he continues his search for fresh talent ahead of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which is exclusive to players active in their home leagues.
Last month, the Malian coach included 10 home-based players in Nigeria’s squad for the Unity Cup in London, showing his growing interest in the local scene. Nigeria has been drawn into Group D alongside Congo, Sudan, and Equatorial Guinea for the upcoming CHAN, which will take place in August across Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been hospitalized due to a severe bout of gastroenteritis. The club confirmed the news in a statement released on Thursday, noting that the French captain was taken in for medical tests after his condition worsened.
Because of this, Mbappe will be unavailable for Real Madrid’s upcoming FIFA Club World Cup clash against Pachuca on Sunday. He also missed their 1-1 draw with Al Hilal earlier in the week. At 26, the former PSG star will be aiming to bounce back quickly as he looks to return to action at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in the U.S.
Al Hilal CEO Esteve Calzada has shared his thoughts on the recent talk linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a surprising move from Al Nassr. Speaking with Diario AS, Calzada made it clear that such a transfer would be highly unlikely, calling it “a very unusual situation” due to the intense rivalry between the two Saudi clubs.
He compared the relationship between Al Hilal and Al Nassr to that of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, emphasizing that Ronaldo, as captain of Al Nassr, represents their “eternal rival.” “Bringing in a player from your biggest rival isn’t something you see every day,” Calzada said, downplaying the possibility of Ronaldo switching sides. Moreover, Ronaldo’s contract with Al Nassr is set to run until the end of June.
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