Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo revealed that Ola Aina played the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final with an injury sustained in the semi-final against South Africa.

Aina, who missed a penalty in the semi-final shootout, was criticized after Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to Cote d’Ivoire.

Espirito Santo mentioned that Aina, along with Willy and Ibrahim, is unavailable for their upcoming match against Aston Villa due to injuries. The manager expressed concern about their absence, stating there is no set date for their return.