Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo could hardly contain his joy over the thunderous strike delivered by Super Eagles defender Ola Aina over the weekend, calling it “positive and beautiful.”
The Premier League clash against West Ham United made sure Nottingham Forest experienced a night to remember, sparked by an incredible strike from the Nigerian defender, footballrover reports.
Ola Aina’s moment of brilliance left everyone buzzing.
Heading into the game, the Reds were on a roll, having gone unbeaten in their last three fixtures, including draws against Chelsea and wins over Crystal Palace and Leicester City.
Ola Aina receives praise for impactful performance
The atmosphere was exciting, with supporters hopeful for another victory at the City Ground.
Chris Wood was in sensational form, and although Taiwo Awoniyi started the match on the bench, Wood quickly made his mark by scoring the first goal in the 27th minute.
Callum Hudson-Odoi followed suit, doubling the lead in the 67th minute, but it was Aina’s remarkable effort that truly captivated the crowd.
Following the match, Nuno Espirito Santo expressed his delight, specifically highlighting Aina’s contribution to the team’s success.
The coach noted the variety of opportunities created throughout the game, acknowledging strong chances from teammates like Nico and Soza, further emphasising the team’s collective effort.
“We are delighted that almost every player starts to give the belief that he can help the team with goals. That was a very positive and a beautiful goal from Ola Aina.”
With this victory, Ola Aina helped Nottingham Forest secure their third consecutive Premier League win, a feat they hadn’t achieved since 1999.
The City Ground crowd celebrated their team’s rise to third place in the league, trailing only Manchester City and Liverpool.
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