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The Digest:

Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche has confirmed that Nigerian defender Ola Aina is "making good progress" in his recovery from a hamstring injury. This update provides a significant boost for Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, raising hopes that the key defender will be fit for the tournament in Morocco.

Key Points:
  • Ola Aina sustained a hamstring injury on international duty in September.
  • He underwent surgery, with an initial return date set for December.
  • Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche stated the player is progressing well.
  • The update increases his chances of being available for AFCON 2025.
  • The tournament runs from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, in Morocco.
  • Dyche also provided updates on several other injured Forest players.
  • Aina's return would bolster Nigeria's defensive options for the continental showpiece.
For a national team with lofty ambitions, the steady recovery of a key defender is a silent victory long before the tournament's first whistle blows.

Rooted in the Storm.

Sources: Pulse Sports, Manager Press Conference
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