Ola Aina out of AFCON... Awoniyi's return date unknown
Super Eagles defence stalwart, Ola Aina haa been confirmed out of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) while compatriot, Taiwo Awoniyi's return date remaining uncertain.
Ola Aina out of AFCON... Awoniyi's return date unknown By EMMA JEMEGAH
Super Eagles defence stalwart, Ola Aina haa been confirmed out of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) while compatriot, Taiwo Awoniyi's return date remaining uncertain.
Giving updates on injuries in the team, Nottingham Forest manager, Sean Dyche was emphatic that Ola Aina, who suffered hamstring injury in a World Cup qualifier in the Super Eagles' game against South Africa in September, would not be available until next year, which effectively ruled him out of the AFCON.
According to Dyche, Aina is expected to be sidelined until the new year.
Scans back on Trentside revealed Aina required surgery and would face at least three months out of action. He was left out of Forest's 25-man Premier League squad for the first half of the season, with striker Awoniyi reportedly included instead.
Awoniyi who has rearly find game time, was on for just 30 minutes after coming on from the bench against Leeds.
He didn't appear to sustain an injury in that game but is now struggling with an issue.
“I thought Taiwo did really well when he came on against Leeds. Unfortunately he has now picked up a bit of an injury and we will see how that settles down," Dyche explained.