Ola Aina was left frustrated by Fulham’s uncharacteristic mistakes on Saturday, but won’t be wallowing after the defeat by Manchester City. A resolute defensive display in the opening 45 kept the likely Champions at bay, but within quarter of an…
Don’t ignore Nigerian-born players abroad, Ola Aina tells NFF
Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina has urged the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, not to ignore Nigerian-born players abroad for an invitation to the national team. Aina played for the English youth teams but committed his future to the Super Eagles.…
No replacement for Etebo, Aina as Eagles begin training for Brazil (ThisDay)
Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, opted not to replace Oghenekaro Etebo and Ola Aina who withdrew from the international friendly with Brazil scheduled for Sunday in Singapore. Stoke City’s Etebo was the last minute withdrawal from the friendly yesterday…
Ola Aina’s Torino host red-hot Wolves in Europa League play-off (Guardian)
Ola Aina will be put to stern test today when his club, Torino host rampaging English side, Wolves in the preliminary round of the UEFA Europa League. It is the last play-off round and both sides are aiming to reach…
*19 arrested for attempting to burn down Lagos police station (Punch) * Why it’s taking so long to reposition Nigeria, by Buhari (Nation)
19 arrested for attempting to burn down Lagos police station (Punch) The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 19 persons, who allegedly attempted to burn down the Ejigbo Police Station around 11.15pm on Saturday. A resident of the area, identified…
Aina, Bakayoko arrive Italy to complete transfers (Vanguard)
Chelsea players Tiemoue Bakayoko and Ola Aina are in Italy to complete transfers to Milan and Torino respectively. The deals are loans with option to buy at the end of the season and their medicals are booked in for tomorrow.…
