Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has expressed confidence in the club’s ability to secure a top-four finish this season, following their remarkable turnaround in form.
The Reds, who narrowly escaped relegation last season, have transformed into serious contenders for a Champions League spot.
On Saturday, they continued their impressive run with a dominant 2-0 victory over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Aina opened the scoring for the Tricky Trees with a well-taken goal, while Anthony Elanga sealed the win with a second-half strike.
Speaking after the match, Super Eagles star Ola Aina, who has been one of Nottingham Forest’s standout performers this season, reflected on the team’s progress and ambitions.
“You don’t know, but it’s really good work what we’re doing. We are just focusing on ourselves, and taking it game by game,” Aina told the BBC.
“But it is good to dream a little bit. As long as we work hard and just keep our heads and not get too carried away, I’m sure things will be fantastic, come May.”
Nuno Espírito Santo’s side climbed to fourth place in the Premier League standings after their victory, solidifying their status as genuine top-four contenders.
For Aina, this season has been a career highlight. The Super Eagles defender has already scored two goals—the joint-highest tally of his league career cementing his role as a key figure in Nottingham Forest’s success.
As the season progresses, Nottingham Forest’s dream of securing a top-four finish appears increasingly attainable, driven by Aina’s brilliance and the team’s collective effort.
