4 of Nigeria’s Tremendous Eagles stars took heart stage as Nottingham Forest edged Southampton 3-2 in an exciting Premier League encounter on Sunday.
Defender Ola Aina and striker Taiwo Awoniyi emerged victorious as their group triumphed over Joe Aribo and Paul Onuachu’s Southampton, handing the Saints their 18th Premier League defeat of the season.
Aina, who performed the total 90 minutes, delivered an excellent efficiency, together with a pivotal help. His elegant floated cross discovered Chris Wooden, who headed the ball into the underside nook to make it 3-0 for Forest simply earlier than halftime.
Earlier within the first half, Elliot Anderson and Callum Hudson-Odoi had struck for Forest within the eleventh and twenty eighth minutes, respectively.
Southampton, nevertheless, got here again stronger within the second half as Jan Bednarek pulled one again within the sixtieth minute, and second-half substitute Onuachu rose excessive to powerfully head dwelling from a nook within the 91st minute, reducing the deficit to 3-2.
Regardless of Southampton’s late surge and a dramatic end, Aina’s heroic off-the-line clearance in stoppage time preserved Forest’s lead and ensured they secured all three factors.
The win moved Forest stage on 44 factors with Arsenal, sitting simply six factors behind league leaders Liverpool, forward of their subsequent fixture in opposition to Bournemouth.
After the match, Aina shared a heartfelt message with the followers, “One other dwelling win along with your unimaginable help. I simply wish to say thanks for all the things. Maintain sticking with us, hold supporting us—we love you all!”
