Ola Aina secures Nottingham Forest's Player of the Month award for September

• Nottingham Forest have announced that Ola Aina has clinched the coveted Player of the Month award for September 2023.
• This accolade marks Aina's inaugural monthly recognition since his return to English football in July.

Aina joined the two-time European champions on a one-year contract with provisions for future extensions.

During the month of September, he demonstrated unwavering commitment by featuring in every Premier League fixture played by Nottingham Forest, accumulating a total of 253 minutes on the field.

The highlight of the Super Eagles defender's outstanding performances was his impressive display during Nottingham Forest's brilliant 1-0 win over Chelsea.

The former Torino man followed this up with a tireless effort during a 1-1 draw against Burnley and a commendable performance against Manchester City.

Nottingham Forest supporters singled out Aina as their Player of the Month for September. His commendable contributions garnered an impressive forty percent of the total votes, securing him the top spot in the race for the award.

However, the 26-year-old was unavailable for Nottingham Forest's most recent Premier League encounter against Brentford as he continues to recover from a muscle-related injury.