Nottingham Forest stars Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina have sparked a buzz online after bringing a touch of Nigeria to the club’s training ground, Soccernet.ng reports.
On Friday, Forest shared a 42-second clip on their official X account, showing both Super Eagles players enjoying a Nigerian-themed lunch. The dining area was decked out in green-and-white colours, and the mood was full of laughter and playful banter.
Awoniyi stole the spotlight, eagerly sampling plantain and giving a thumbs-up after trying rice and beans. “Top!” he exclaimed, smiling at the camera. Aina also joined the fun, joking with teammates and handling a phone while music played in the background.
Both players clapped, laughed, and lightly danced, with a staff member joining in, creating a light-hearted and inclusive atmosphere.
Awoniyi & Aina's influence at Nottingham Forest
The video confirms the growing Nigerian presence at Nottingham Forest this season. Aina has emerged as one of the squad’s most consistent performers, regularly starting matches and delivering reliable displays in defence. Awoniyi, meanwhile, is gradually regaining form after injury and limited minutes, recently scoring off the bench to make an impact.
Forest have fielded multiple Nigerian players across recent Premier League matches, and moments like this shows their on-field importance and what they bring to the squad. Fans reacted positively to the clip, and shared the video widely on social media.
