By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Nigeria defender Ola Aina is in contention for Nottingham Forest’s Goal of the Month award.
Aina scored his first-ever goal for the Tricky Trees in the 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
The 27-year-old drilled home a superb shot from outside the box in the fifth minute of the encounter.
The full-back, who joined Steve Cooper’s side on a free transfer in the summer has made 10 appearances for the club.
Four other goals are also up for the individual accolade. READ ALSO:
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Anthony Elanga’s finish against West Ham United is also nominated , with B Team duo Ateef Konaté and Jack Thompson’s goals against Wolves and Accrington Stanley respectively also nominated.
Forest Women midfielder Niamh Reynolds’ goal against Sheffield FC is also in contention for the award.
