Soccer News of Tuesday, 11 October 2022

Source: www.mynigeria.com

'More to come' - Forest fans back Dennis to score more goals

Nottingham Forest striker, Emmanuel Dennis Nottingham Forest striker, Emmanuel Dennis

Nottingham Forest fans have backed Nigerian striker Emmanuel Dennis to score more goals after opening his goal account for the club on Monday, October 10.

The 24-year-old was on target for the Reds as they played a 1-1 draw at home to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Dennis gave the home side the lead in the 15th minute after heading home a cross from Morgan Gibbs-White.

Former Manchester United defender, Ashley Young scored from a rebound to draw the visitor's level.

Despite opening his goal account for Steve Cooper side, the ex-Watford striker has expressed his disappointment with the result.

Taking to his official Twitter handle, the Super Eagles striker wrote: "Gutted not to get the three points yesterday. Thanks ???????? to our amazing fans for always supporting us ❤️"

Reacting to his tweet, some fans have thrown their weight behind the ex-Club Brugge forward to keep the goals coming in for Forest.

Check out some reactions below:

_@KJMsport57 wrote, "Congratulations on your goal. Many more to come. ????????????"

_@Puds1970 said,"Congratulations on your first goal for the club. ????????"

_@Stuart_Clarkson said, "Congratulations on your first goal for Forest, onward and upward ???? #NFFC"

_@ClaireNffc_xo added, "One of many more goals to come ♥️"

_@JPFOREST80 also said, "Clever header into the ground. Onward and upward ????" ????

Forest are currently 19th on the PL table with 4 points, one more than Leicester City who are stuck at the bottom of the league log.