By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Nigeria defender Ola Aina has signed a one-year contract extension at Premier League club, Nottingham Forest.
Aina moved to the City Ground on a free transfer last summer after severing ties with Serie A club Torino.
His versatility and all round action display has endeared him to the supporters, PROMPT NEWS reports.
The Nigeria international made 22 appearances across all competitions for the Tricky Trees this season.
The 26-year-old scored his first goal for the club in a 2-0 home win over Aston Villa, whilst also reaching the final of the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria as well as being named in the Team of the Tournament.
Aina said: “I’ve been really happy with my time spent here at Forest and the fans have been great.
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Chief Football Officer Ross Wilson added: “Since Ola joined the club last summer he has impressed all of us with his performances both on the pitch and also with the positive personality that he brings to the group every day.
“We are delighted that he will move forward with us.”
