Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has admitted that Ola Aina is clearly disappointed with how the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final went
.Going into Sunday’s final at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara, the Super Eagles were favourites, but fell short of their fourth AFCON title when they suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Elephants.Arguably one of the outstanding players of the Super Eagles during the Ivory Coast tournament, Aina drew criticism when he lost a personal battle match to player Simon Adingra at the AFCON exhibition.
The Chelsea academy product was one of three Nigerian players named in the official team of the tournament following his impressive displays en route to the final.Nuno Espirito Santo told reporters on Thursday and in a press conference before the match before the visit of West Ham United: andquot; Did we mention it was the final. Ibrahim, Bolya and Serge we must congratulate them, but at the same time Ola is certainly disappointed, but he will surely have another opportunity in the future.andquot;.
Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed that Aina and Ivorian pair Ibrahim Sangaré and Willy Boly will not be available for selection against the Hammers, adding that he is yet to speak to the Super Eagles full-back, who is due to return to Nottingham today. .In the Premier League this season, Aina scored one goal and one assist in fourteen matches..
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