Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Musa Gusau visited Super Eagles defender Ola Aina in London on Sunday to wish him a speedy recovery. The Nottingham Forest fullback suffered a hamstring tear during Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Bloemfontein in September. He underwent surgery after scans confirmed the injury’s severity, ruling him out for several months.
Aina’s setback disrupted his solid start to the season at his club and forced managers like Ange Postecoglou and Sean Dyche to reshuffle defences. Nottingham Forest missed his energy on the flanks and now tracks his rehab closely. The club shared photos of him easing back into light grass training, marking a key step in his advanced recovery phase.
Doctors expect Aina to return fully between December and early 2026, pending medical approval. His comeback would relieve Nigeria’s backline strains and give head coach Eric Chelle more options at fullback. As AFCON 2025 nears, the team needs such depth for solid defending.
The NFF shared details of the visit on X. “NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau paid a visit to Super Eagles defender Ola Aina in London, wishing him a speedy recovery as he continues his rehabilitation,” the statement read.
Aina’s fight to reclaim his spot touches the heart of every fan who knows the sting of sidelined dreams. One wrong step stole his stride, yet his grit lights a path back to the pitch. Nigeria cheers for the day he rejoins the Eagles, whole and fierce.
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