Nottingham Forest’s Nigerian internationals, Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi, have earned spots in the BBC Premier League Team of the Week, compiled by former Watford captain Troy Deeney.
Aina was outstanding in Forest’s 2-0 victory over Brentford last weekend, delivering a commanding performance at the back while also contributing offensively.
Deeney praised the right-back’s display, saying, “The Brentford team he faced are well known for getting crosses in from the wide areas. I thought he defended excellently at the far post, cleared everything, and dealt well with any threats. He also offered a lot going forward.”
Awoniyi, meanwhile, capped off his impressive showing by scoring Forest’s second goal, further cementing the duo’s influence in the win.
Other players featured in the Team of the Week include Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa), Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Jorge Cuenca (Fulham), Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa), Ibrahim Sangare (Nottingham Forest), Emiliano Buendia (Aston Villa), Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United), Estevao Willian (Chelsea), and Igor Jesus (Nottingham Forest).
Aina missed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco due to injury, with the Super Eagles ultimately securing the bronze medal after defeating Egypt 4-2 on penalties following a goalless draw.
