Nottingham Forest fans were treated to a thrilling moment when Ola Aina scored his first Premier League goal of the season, securing a convincing 3-0 win over West Ham at the City Ground.
The Super Eagles star’s wonder goal left the crowd stunned as he sealed Forest’s third consecutive victory, propelling them into an unexpected top-four position, Footballrover reports.
In what has been a steady season, Aina hadn’t made it onto the scoresheet until Saturday’s clash with the Hammers.
After 10 appearances without a goal contribution, the 28-year-old defender delivered an unforgettable strike that wrapped up the game and rewarded Forest with all three points.
The decisive goal came in the 78th minute when Aina launched a spectacular left-footed shot from outside the box, finding the top corner of the net and leaving West Ham’s Lukasz Fabianski helpless.
This powerful display shows how much a striking skill the Nigerian possesses as he capped off a dominant performance for Forest.
Earlier in the match, Chris Wood had given Forest the lead, converting Alex Moreno’s pinpoint cross with a header into the net in the 27th minute.
Adding to West Ham’s troubles, Edson Alvarez received a second yellow card just before halftime, reducing the visitors to 10 men.
Ola Aina’s unforgettable display at City Ground
Energised by the home crowd, Nottingham Forest continued to pressure West Ham, with Callum Hudson-Odoi doubling the lead in the 65th minute.
Then came Aina’s wonder goal, which brought the stadium to its feet.
By the time he was substituted in the 89th minute, Aina had completed 31 accurate passes, won five duels, and made four recoveries—all without conceding a single foul.
His Nigerian teammate Taiwo Awoniyi also appeared late in the game, though with minimal impact.
This resounding win has catapulted Forest temporarily to third place in the league standings, a remarkable achievement that fuels optimism as they prepare to face Newcastle next week.
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