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Super Eagles defender Ola Aina said he had to back himself during a winner stays on involving some of football's royalties led by Paolo Maldini and Roberto Carlos.
Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has raised eyebrows with his audacious choices during a lively appearance on the Daily Mail’s Winner Stays On series, where he controversially placed himself above footballing legends like Paolo Maldini and Roberto Carlos.
In the popular segment, Aina was tasked with choosing between some of the game’s greatest full-backs in a head-to-head knockout format.
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Known for his confidence on and off the pitch, the Nigerian star didn’t hold back, making a series of bold and surprising picks that have ignited debate among fans.
Aina kicked things off by selecting former Manchester City star Kyle Walker over Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold. He stuck with Walker in matchups against Andy Robertson and Gary Neville before switching to Real Madrid’s Dani Carvajal over the AC Milan defender.
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When faced with a choice between Arsenal legend Ashley Cole and Brazil’s Cafu, Aina went with Cole, declaring, “Ashley, man, I’m going Ashley.”
He doubled down on Cole against Marcelo, acknowledging the Brazilian’s flair but prioritising Cole’s defensive solidity: “Ashley is a defender, but Marcelo’s got the steppy, step jinky, but I’m staying with Ashley.”
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However, Cole’s run ended when Aina picked Dani Alves over him, calling the former Barcelona star “my GOAT.” But Alves was soon toppled by Roberto Carlos, with Aina letting out an animated “Hey!” to underline his admiration for the Brazilian’s iconic career.
The stakes rose when Aina chose AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini over Carlos, recognising the Italian’s unmatched defensive pedigree.
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The real shock came in the final matchup: Maldini vs. Ola Aina himself. With a grin, Aina quipped, “Maldini and who?” before boldly selecting himself, saying, “Ola, man, I’ve got to back myself. Come on, man, you have to.”
Aina’s cheeky self-confidence and unexpected choices have set social media alight, with fans split between praising his boldness and questioning his rankings of football’s royalty.
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The Super Eagles star’s appearance has added a fresh spark to the ongoing debate about the greatest full-backs in history, proving once again that Aina isn’t afraid to make waves, on the pitch or off it.