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Ola Aina got a rare goal for Nottingham Forest, who have now moved above Chelsea in the Premier League after their victory against Aston Villa
Nigerian full-back Ola Aina was on hand to score his first goal for Nottingham Forest as they beat Premier League dark horses Aston Villa 2-0 in the Premier League.
Nottingham Forest win thanks to special Aina goal
Without a win in their last six games, the Tricky Trees were desperate to end their poor run of form against one of the Premier League big wigs, and got their just rewards for a superb performance, beating Aston Villa at the City Fairs’ Ground.
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09:00 - 11.10.2023
Ola Aina: Injured Super Eagles star celebrates 27th birthday with cake in style
Injury does not stop Super Eagles star Ola Aina from celebrating 27th birthday with cake in style.
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Goals from Aina and Orel Mangala earned all three points for Nottingham Forest, while Harry Toffolo was also impressive, assisting both goals for the home side.
The former Torino defender opened the scoring for Nottingham Forest with a ferocious grasscutter after only five minutes of the match, as the Tricky Tees showed Aston Villa that they meant business.
Aina superb for Nottingham Forest
Aina outshined fellow Super Eagles regular Taiwo Awoniyi, who was unable to get on the scoresheet, in an unusually quiet performance for the striker.
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Taiwo Awoniyi: Super Eagles star charges Nottingham Forest to bounce back
Super Eagles star Taiwo Awoniyi charges Nottingham Forest to bounce back after loss to Manchester City.
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The win was Nottingham Forest’s third of the season after 11 matches but it also sees them move ahead of summer spenders Chelsea, although the Blues are yet to play this Gameweek.
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It was Aina’s first goal in eight games for Nottingham Forest since joining the Premier League side in the summer from Torino on a free transfer, and fans of the Tricky Trees will hope that he can replicate this performance more often.
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