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Football

Aina says he is ready to return for Nigeria’s AFCON qualifying campaign

Source: Punch Nigeria · 24 Sep 2026, 00:41 UTC
Aina says he is ready to return for Nigeria’s AFCON qualifying campaign
Image: Punch Nigeria · original report

Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina says he is ready to rejoin the Super Eagles as Nigeria begins its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The supplied material identifies Madagascar as the opening opponent but is incomplete on the wider schedule.

Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina says he is ready to return to the Super Eagles as Nigeria begins its qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Punch Nigeria reported that Nigeria’s campaign starts against Madagascar. Aina’s comments indicate his readiness to resume international duty for the qualifying matches.

The available material does not state when Aina last played for Nigeria, whether he has been selected in the final squad, or where the opening fixture will be held. It also does not provide details of the team’s preparations, the coach’s plans or Nigeria’s other qualifying opponents.

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