Ola Aina Hails Nottingham Forest Fans After Shock Win Over Man City

Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has credited the passionate City Ground atmosphere as a key factor in their stunning 1-0 victory over reigning champions Manchester City on Saturday.

Forest, led by Nuno Espírito Santo, pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season, with Callum Hudson-Odoi netting the decisive goal just seven minutes from time to sink Pep Guardiola’s side.

Aina, who made his 50th appearance for the club in the match, emphasized the importance of fan support, particularly for a team like Nottingham Forest.

“A group like us, we need it—the lively atmosphere keeps the positivity going, whether we get the results or not,” Aina said.
“It maintains a positive mindset in and around the training ground and within the team. Him (Callum Hudson-Odoi), myself—we make sure that the energy is always high.”

Forest’s Fighting Spirit: A Sign of Progress?

This victory is more than just three points—it’s a statement win. Despite a challenging season, Nottingham Forest showed resilience, tactical discipline, and belief, proving they can compete with the league’s best.

For Aina, who has scored twice this season, his performance in this match highlighted his growing influence in the squad. His defensive stability and leadership will be crucial as Forest look to secure their Premier League survival.

Man City Stumble, Forest Keep Believing

With Manchester City struggling to find consistency, could teams like Nottingham Forest take advantage of their vulnerabilities? While the league giants remain favorites in the title race, results like this prove that no team is invincible.

For Forest, this win could serve as a turning point in their season. With fan support and players like Aina stepping up, the question now is: can they build on this momentum and climb further up the table?