The Digest:
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has cheekily taunted Fenerbahce after Nottingham Forest's dominant 3-0 victory in their UEFA Europa League Round of 16 playoff first leg in Istanbul. Aina took to social media to mock the Turkish side's pre-match warning, writing: "Yeah man, we came to Istanbul, and they told us 'welcome to hell', I said fair. But it was feeling like heaven." Forest stunned the hosts with goals from Murillo, Igor Jesus, and Morgan Gibbs-White, registering 23 goal attempts compared to Fenerbahçe's six. Aina was instrumental with three key passes, four interceptions, and six carries. The victory holds extra spice as Fenerbahçe is home to Nigerian rivals and Galatasaray's title competitors. Forest now holds a commanding advantage ahead of the return leg in England, but faces a crucial Premier League clash against Liverpool this weekend.
Key Points:
- Aina's playful trolling adds spice to the Nigerian rivalry between clubs.
- The emphatic victory puts Forest in a strong position to advance in the Europa League.
- Aina gains bragging rights, while Fenerbahce faces an uphill battle.
- This signals the defender's confidence and competitive spirit.
- The timing, ahead of the Liverpool clash, boosts Forest morale.
Sources: Pulse Sports, Ola Aina/Social Media
