Ola Aina delivered his first goal of the season, leading Nottingham Forest to a resounding win over West Ham at the City Ground.
Aina with a stunning strike for his first Premier League goal of the season as Nottingham Forest crushed 10-man West Ham 3-0 on Saturday.
Aina’s left-footed effort wrapped up an impressive performance and secured three points that propelled Forest to a temporary top-4 position.
The Super Eagles star, who last season managed a goal and an assist over 22 appearances, took 10 matches to find the net this season.
Aina's well-timed strike, his first goal contribution for Forest this season, came in the 78th minute, thrilling the crowd and sealing Forest's third consecutive victory.
Before Aina’s moment, Chris Wood had opened the scoring in the 27th minute, heading in Alex Moreno's precise cross.
West Ham’s challenge weakened further as Edson Alvarez received a second yellow card just before halftime, leaving the visitors down to 10 men.
Ola Aina’s goal completes Forest's victory
Forest, urged on by a lively home crowd, capitalised on their advantage. Elliot Anderson’s free-kick in the 65th minute allowed Callum Hudson-Odoi to double the lead with a shot into the right post.
Just 11 minutes later, Aina’s powerful finish from outside the 18-yard box left Lukasz Fabianski with no chance, marking a memorable strike for the Nigerian international.
Aina exited the pitch in the 89th minute to a well-deserved ovation, recording 60 touches, 31 accurate passes, three tackles, and four recoveries.
He won five ground duels without committing a single foul. Taiwo Awoniyi, his compatriot, came on late but contributed little to the final outcome.
With this win, Forest finds itself in an unexpected top-four spot, as Coach Nuno Espírito Santo’s team will look to carry this newfound confidence into their next match against Newcastle, aiming to extend their winning run.
