Aina Aims for Champions League Qualification with Forest

Ola Aina, a versatile fullback for Nottingham Forest, is determined to help his club secure a place in the UEFA Champions League for the 2026-2027 season. Nottingham Forest narrowly missed out on European competition after a disappointing campaign.

Aina's season was disrupted by two significant injuries, including a serious hamstring injury sustained during international duty with the Super Eagles against South Africa. He also faced a knee injury that limited his participation in the Europa League semifinals against Aston Villa.

Aina expressed confidence that Nottingham Forest will finish in the top four next season, emphasizing the importance of a full squad for their ambitions. He confirmed his return to full fitness and availability for the start of the pre-season preparations.

Aina played a crucial role in helping the Super Eagles reach the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and contributed to Nottingham Forest's seventh-place finish in the 2024-2025 Premier League season.