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Aina suffers injury, Awoniyi impresses as Nottingham Forest hit 33-year record against Man United

Nigeria Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest star Ola Aina. Photo by IMAGO

Super Eagles stars Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi both made the starting lineup for Nottingham Forest as the Reds powered to a 1‐0 victory over Manchester United at the City Ground on Tuesday night, Soccernet.ng reports.

The two Nigeria internationals helped Forest enter the record books as the Tricky Trees do the league double over Manchester United for the first time since 1992.

Anthony Elanga’s terrific solo goal, against his former club was all Forest needed to bag all the three points at stake and boost their quest for Champions League qualification.

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Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele

Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele turns into a ball of passion when writing about Nigerian football and its talents, whether rising stars or established legends, locally and abroad. From the deepest corners of the Middle East, to the green fields of the Americas, to the celebrated grounds in Europe, and the rich soils of Africa, Imhons is more than glad, usually with a glass of a tasty drink nearby, to capture the essence of the game, by connecting the dots between culture, identity, and football.

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