Ola Aina
Ola Aina is a versatile Nigerian footballer known for his ability to play as a full-back on either flank. After a stint at Fulham, where he made 31 Premier League appearances, Aina returned to Torino and then joined Nottingham Forest, contributing significantly to their push for Champions League qualification. With his strong defensive skills and capability to operate as a wing-back, Aina has become an essential player for Forest as they aim for success in the Premier League.
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Ola Aina was involved in a penalty incident during the match against Sp. Braga.
Sp. Braga agarra-se ao top5 da Liga Europa com as luvas de Hornicek | Futebol internacional
Portugal· 2026-01-22
Aina was involved in a handball incident during the match that led to a penalty appeal from Arsenal.
Arsenal held to goalless draw at Nottingham Forest - but should Gunners have been awarded penalty?
United Kingdom· 2026-01-18
Ola Aina is a school friend of Alex Iwobi and part of the Nigerian national team.
Afcon is a special football tournamentUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-22
Ola Aina played four games in the qualifiers.
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Nigeria· 2025-12-22
Ola Aina is out until the end of the year with a hamstring injury.
Postecoglou taunted by Arsenal fans as Forest hammered
Australia· 2025-09-14
Ola Aina had an incredible campaign last season playing as a touchline wing-back.
Nottingham Forest: Ange Postecoglou appointed managerUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-09
Ola Aina is a defender in the starting lineup for Nigeria's match against Rwanda.
World Cup Qualifiers Showdown in UyoNigeria· 2025-09-06
Ola Aina is a new arrival at the Super Eagles’ camp for the World Cup qualifiers.
13 Players Arrive Camp for World Cup QualifierNigeria· 2025-09-02
Ola Aina was one of the defenders absent from the match.
Chelle Seeks Balance (60 characters)Nigeria· 2025-06-07
Ola Aina is ruled out of the match due to injury.
Russia host Nigeria in first-ever meetingNigeria· 2025-06-06
Ola Aina put in a battling shift despite Nottingham Forest’s narrow 1–0 home defeat to Chelsea.
Iwobi makes Premier League history in season finalesNigeria· 2025-05-26
Ola Aina provided the cross that led to Chris Wood's first chance of the game.
Chelsea secure top-five spot to end Nottingham Forest’s Champions League dream | Premier LeagueUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-25
Ola Aina was absent from the match due to injury, prompting a change in Nottingham Forest's back four.
Wood caps Forest’s blistering start at Tottenham to refuel European dream | Premier LeagueUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-21
Ola Aina has experienced Nuno's supportive nature after matches.
Confident, ambitious, serious – the Nuno effect is taking Forest into dreamland | Nottingham ForestUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-20
Ola Aina was sidelined due to a calf problem.
Rogers’ and Malen’s fast start earns Aston Villa win over Nottingham Forest | Premier LeagueUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-05
Ola Aina is set for a spell on the sidelines after a calf injury.
Gabriel out for season, Aina sidelined as Isak, Trippier doubtfulNigeria· 2025-04-04
Ola Aina will undergo a scan to determine the extent of his injury after being forced off during their 1-0 victory over Manchester United.
Aina to undergo scan -- NunoNigeria· 2025-04-03
Aina, who has featured in 29 games this season, contributing two goals and one assist, will be crucial in stabilising Forest’s backline against Brighton’s potent attack.
Forest, Fulham’s Nigerian duos resume FA Cup chase in q’finalsNigeria· 2025-03-29Ola Aina played 2535 minutes for Nottingham Forest this season.
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United Arab Emirates· 2025-03-28
Ola Aina is reportedly willing to renew his contract with Nottingham Forest despite interest from other clubs.
Aina willing to sign new Forest contractNigeria· 2025-03-26
Osimhen then sent the arena into a romp in the 74th minute, heading home a pinpoint cross from Ola Aina.
Zimbabwe dim Eagles W’Cup hope after Uyo stalemateNigeria· 2025-03-26
Ola Aina is one of the defenders in the starting lineup.
Chelle retains winning formula for Zimbabwe clashNigeria· 2025-03-25Ola Aina is part of the defensive line for the Super Eagles.
Chelle names Super Eagles starting XI to face RwandaNigeria· 2025-03-21Ola Aina arrived at the Eagles camp with William Troost-Ekong.
Let’s get to work – EkongNigeria· 2025-03-19
Ola Aina is a Nottingham Forest defender expected to arrive early for the Super Eagles camp.
Eagles hit Kigali camp ahead of Rwanda clashNigeria· 2025-03-17
Ola Aina reposted a picture originally shared by Calvin Bassey when they were at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.
Eagles stars in high spirits ahead of W’Cup qualifiersNigeria· 2025-03-15
Ola Aina is making a huge statement with his performance in the English Premier League this season.
Aina’s impressive stats fuelling Forest’s top-four chaseNigeria· 2025-03-08Ola Aina is a player that Nigerians hope will stay fit for the qualifiers.
X-raying Chelle’s 39-man provisional squad for W’Cup qualifiersNigeria· 2025-03-07
Ola Aina is another Nigerian player who has made the switch for foreign countries.
Nwaneri open to Eagles call-upNigeria· 2025-03-07
Ola Aina is a Nigerian defender whose crucial role has been instrumental in Nottingham Forest's impressive Premier League campaign.
Forest confident of Aina stayNigeria· 2025-03-06