EPL: Aina credits Nottingham Forest fans for Man City win

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11 months ago

March 8, 2025

Ola Aina has said the lively atmosphere at the City Ground played a crucial role in Nottingham Forest’s stunning victory over Manchester City.

Nuno Espírito Santo’s side claimed a surprise 1-0 win over Pep Guardiola’s men on Saturday.

Former Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi scored the winning goal seven minutes from time.

Aina said it is always important for the supporters to get behind the team, whether they are winning or not.

“A group like us, we need it—the lively atmosphere keeps the positivity going, whether we get the results or not,” the Nigeria international said after the game.

“It maintains a positive mindset in and around the training ground and within the team. Him (Callum Hudson-Odoi), myself—we make sure that the energy is always high.”

Aina, who made his 50th appearance for Forest in the match, put in a solid display.

He has scored twice for Nuno Espírito Santo’s side this season.

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2026 World Cup: Super Eagles waiting for FIFA’s decision – Iwobi

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5 hours ago

February 6, 2026

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Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has admitted they are waiting to see if the team would still play at the 2026 World Cup.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is optimistic of a potential lifeline from FIFA, after it submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Iwobi was asked by SuperSport if he would rather lift the AFCON 2025 trophy or qualify for the World Cup?

The 29-year-old, who played at the 2018 of the World Cup, replied: “I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.

“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have like in your career, a memorable moment.

“But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been. They would like to say ‘I want to go to the World Cup,’ so I can’t be selfish and say win the AFCON and for my teammates to not go to the World Cup. So it’s a tough one. I don’t know. I don’t know.”

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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE OF THE SUPER EAGLES ON THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER

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1 week ago

January 30, 2026

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President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences

to Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze on the passing of his mother.

The President also extends his sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away on Thursday.

President Tinubu mourns with the Chukwueze family and encourages them to find solace in the memory and legacy of their late matriarch.

“The passing of Mrs Chukwueze, the mother of one of our bright football stars, just a few days after the passing of Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father, is deeply saddening.

I mourn with them, and I am with them in prayers during this difficult time,” the President says.

President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will grant the departed eternal rest.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)