Super Eagles star hopeful of Nottingham Forest comeback against Midtjylland

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Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender, Ola Aina, has urged his side to go all out in their UEFA Europa League clash against FC Midtjylland, Afrik Foot reports.

The Reds lost to the Danish side at the City Ground last week, but by a lone goal from Gue-Sung Cho.

A goalless draw against Fulham at the weekend didn’t do much to help Forest’s confidence either, but Aina is sure an early goal from his side will turn things around at the MCH Arena tonight.

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest star Ola Aina
Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest star Ola Aina. Copyright: xPaulxBonserx/xSOPAxImagesxIMAGO

Ola Aina backs Nottingham Forest ahead of Midtjylland clash

Forest are currently in a domestic relegation battle, and a win in Europe can do wonders for their confidence, and give the fans a ray of sunshine to hold onto in a gloomy season that has seen them fire three managers.

Ahead of the clash against Mike Tullberg’s men, Aina revealed his teammates are ready to fight.

Nottingham Forest FC v FC Midtjylland - UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg Ola Aina of Nottingham Forest takes a throw-in during the UEFA Europa League Last 16 match between Nottingham Forest and FC Midtjylland at City Ground in Nottingham
Ola Aina of Nottingham Forest takes a throw-in against FC Midtjylland. Photo by IMAGO

“I find it really fun. You play different oppositions in Europe, so it’s been good,” Aina said in quotes revealed by BBC UK.

“A few of us, including myself, it’s our first time playing in Europe, so it’s been really good.

“Hopefully, we can keep it going. We work hard every week. It’s another game where we’ll try to push and progress in the tournament.

“Their team is very balanced. There are standout players; Philip Billing is one everyone knows from the Premier League. He’s a great player,” the former Chelsea defender concluded.

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest star Ola Aina
Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest star Ola Aina. Copyright: xMIxNewsxIMAGO

Ola Aina has played in every Forest game since making a recovery from a hamstring injury last December.