By Korede James
Super Eagles of Nigeria stars Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi both featured for Nottingham Forest as the club defeated Brighton 4-3 on penalties to reach the semi-finals of the English FA Cup on Saturday.
It is Forest’s first semi-final appearance in the competition since 1991.
Aina and Awoniyi were in the starting line-up for Nuno Espirito Santo’s men.
While full-back Aina played for 120 minutes, striker Awoniyi was replaced by Anthony Elanga just after the hour mark.
After regulation time and extra-time ended 0-0, the match was decided on penalties, with Forest converting four of their five kicks while Brighton missed two.
Forest have won the FA Cup twice in their history, first in 1898 and again 1959.
The quarter-final fixtures will continue on Sunday with Preston North End taking on Aston Villa and Bournemouth facing Manchester City.
