Nigeria, May 1 -- Super Eagles' Ola Aina started for Nottingham Forest as they secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Aston Villa at the City Ground, but the result was tempered by a late injury scare involving the Nigerian defender.

In a tightly contested encounter, the breakthrough arrived in the 71st minute.

Following a handball inside the penalty area by Lucas Digne, Forest were awarded a spot-kick. Chris Wood stepped up and converted with confidence, calmly dispatching the penalty to hand the hosts a decisive advantage.

The goal proved enough to separate both sides, with Forest holding firm to secure all three points in front of their home supporters.

While the result boosted Forest's momentum, attention quickly shifted to Aina's cond...