Nigeria defender Ola Aina reveals reasons for blistering form at Nottingham Forest

Nigeria international Ola Aina has indicated that the playful environment among players has impacted Nottingham Forest positively.

Forest earned a very important 1-0 win over former champions Manchester City on Saturday to continue an impressive season that includes victories against top sides Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

Forest's blistering form this season has propelled them into third in the Premier League with 51 points after 28 games.

In a post match interview with Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand, the Super Eagles star revealed that the playfulness in the dressing room has helped to keep the team together and has contributed to their performance on the pitch.

“A group like us, we need it (the playful atmosphere). It keeps the positivity whether we get the results or we don’t. It keeps a positive mindset in and around the training ground and in the team. Him (Callum Hudson-Odoi), myself, we make sure that it’s always high,” Aina said.

Nottingham Forest return to action next Saturday with a match away from home at Ipswich Town.