Aina to up game ahead Sunday's clash vs Fulham

Aina to up game ahead Sunday's clash vs Fulham

Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina received below par rating in Nottingham Forest lone goal loss to Danish Club FC Midtjylland in the Europa Thursday night.

The Danish Superliga side defeated Nottingham Forest 1-0 , adding to their 3–2 triumph on matchday two in October 2025.

Aina started for the Premier League side but a rare momentary lapse in concentration proved costly as the Nigeria international allowed Cho Gue-sung to steal a march on him and head the ball past goalkeeper Matz Sels with ten minutes remaining.

The Chelsea academy graduate had been enjoying a solid outing before the mistake and even came close to breaking the deadlock in the opening minute of the second half, only to see his shot accidentally blocked by teammate Morgan Gibbs-White. To make for the lapses Aina unleashed a long-range effort from around 30 yards but the Midtjylland goalkeeper managed to parry the attempt.

Aina will need to put the disappointment of Thursday aside to face Fulham on Sunday when he will come face to face with Super Eagles teammates Alex Iwobi, Carlin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze.

Forest, head into their clash with Fulham knowing that a win is crucial as they battle to stay in the Premier League. Forest currently sit on 28 points and are only above West Ham in the relegation zone on goal difference, highlighting just how tight the fight at the bottom has become. They have not won any of their last seven league matches and will be desperate to pick up three points to give themselves some breathing space at the bottom of the table.