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Soccer News of Wednesday, 2 June 2021

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Aina nominated for EPL goal award

Ola Aina celebrates his goal for Fulham against West Brom play videoOla Aina celebrates his goal for Fulham against West Brom

Ola Aina's long-range strike against West Bromwich Albion on match-day seven of the English Premier League has been shortlisted for the Premier League Goal of The Season award.

His striker was the second goal for Fulham as they beat West Brom 2-0 in the tie at Craven Cottage. The goal was one of two scored by the Nigerian defender during the 2020/21 season.

Scott Parker’s side took the lead 26 minutes into the game through Bobby Reid before Aina doubled the lead four minutes later after linking up with Bobby De Cordova-Reid and Aleksandar Mitrovic, before firing a ferocious shot into the top-left corner from outside the penalty area.

The spectacular effort would go on to claim the award for the best goal in the Premier League last November and is now up for the annual prize.

To win the award, Aina would have to fight off competition from West Ham United’s Manuel Lanzini, Jesse Lingard and Sebastien Haller; James Maddison (Leicester City), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Erik Lamela (Tottenham) and Manchester United duo Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani, who were also shortlisted for the award.