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Super Eagles star Ola Aina addressed the viral screenshot, alleging a reply from him to a fan discussing his matchup against Jeremy Doku.
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Setting the scene
Aina is one of the few footballers that show their personality off the pitch as they do on it. The Nigerian is famed for his live post-match Snapchat videos, in which he interacts with fans, answers questions, and sometimes features teammates.
With their match against Manchester City coming up, a screenshot containing an alleged exchange between Aina and a fan was making the rounds on social media.
The fan in the screenshot said, “Man ain't ready for Doku on Saturday,” and it showed a response supposedly from Aina saying, “I’m under 30 G.” The context to the alleged response is that there is a running gag on social media about Doku struggling against younger defenders that can match his pace and energy.
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Aina clears the air
Aina and Nottingham Forest beat Manchester City earlier in the day. Doku had a lively outing but could not get the better of Aina, who kept him well guarded.
This led fans to reference the aforementioned screenshot during and after the game; however, Aina quickly came out to debunk it, stating that the response did not originate from him, as he has utmost respect for his colleagues.
“Need to clarify, this photo is a fake!! I did not post this,” Aina said. “I respect every player I come up against. Please, if people want to quote me, then quote me right. Anyways, off to get waved, enjoy your weekend, people.”
Even in his response, Aina maintained humour, a trait that has endeared him to fans. According to the defender, the playfulness is also a contributing factor in their incredible season so far, as it helps foster team chemistry
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