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The Digest:

Ola Aina has handed Nigeria a timely boost. The Nottingham Forest defender has returned to light training, marking a significant milestone in his comeback from a long-term hamstring injury ahead of AFCON 2025.

Key Points:
  • Ola Aina has resumed light pitch-based work for Nottingham Forest.
  • The defender has been recovering from a serious hamstring injury since September.
  • Forest coach Sean Dyche confirmed Aina is "making good progress."
  • The injury was sustained on international duty with the Super Eagles.
  • His recovery is a major boost for Nigeria's AFCON 2025 campaign.
  • The tournament begins on December 21st in Morocco.
  • Nigeria is in a group with Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania.
His return to the grass signals hope, not just for a player's fitness, but for a nation's aspirations on the continental stage.

Sources: Complete Sports, Soccernet