Super Eagles vs Three Lions: Ola Aina opens up on dumping England for Nigeria

Author: John Owen NwachukwuPublished on: April 30, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Super Eagles vs Three Lions: Ola Aina opens up on dumping England for Nigeria

Ola Aina, a Nottingham Forest defender, disclosed his reasons for choosing to represent Nigeria over England. Although he played for England's youth teams, he decided to join the Super Eagles in 2017, influenced by his Nigerian family roots. Aina expressed his family's pride in seeing him wear the Super Eagles jersey, emphasizing the honor it represents for him.

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