By Super Eagles duo, Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi have advanced to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League after Nottingham Forest defeated FC Midtjylland 3-0 on penalties following a tense knockout clash.
The match, which ended level after regulation time, saw Midtjylland push the encounter into extra time with a resilient performance. Both sides, however, failed to find a breakthrough during the additional 30 minutes, forcing the tie to be decided via a penalty shootout.
Nottingham Forest displayed remarkable composure from the spot, converting their chances while their goalkeeper produced crucial saves to secure a 3-0 shootout victory.
Nigerian internationals Aina and Awoniyi featured as the English side held their nerve to progress into the last eight of the competition, keeping alive their hopes of European silverware this season.
The result marks a significant milestone for Nottingham Forest as they continue their impressive run in Europe, with attention now turning to the quarter-final draw.
