Ola Aina, the right back for both the Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest, has called on his teammates to maintain humility and continue working hard to bring pride to Nigerians.
Aina, who has played in various positions to contribute to the team, also appealed to Nigerians for ongoing support as the competition progresses.
In his original speech, Aina emphasized the physical toll of playing multiple games: “It’s hard because some of us have played three games. 390 minutes, 290 minutes or whatever it is. So it’s hard on the body, but we have to fight for the country and try our best.”
“We have to stay humble; we have to focus, we have to lock in and hopefully we can keep progressing steadily, just keep supporting us.
We need it, and hopefully, we can get the results we want. It’s a tough game, but I think we’re all happy with the results.
We’re happy that we’ve won and we’ve got three more points on the board. At the end of the day, football is about winning. As long as we get a goal and we’re not conceding goals.”
Aina stressed the importance of humility, focus, and continuous support from fans.
He acknowledged the physical demands of the tournament but expressed optimism about the team’s progress, emphasizing the ultimate goal of achieving positive results.
