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Ola Aina Sets Sights on FA Cup Glory for Hull City After Clinching Victory Against Blackburn
Hull City’s formidable defender, Ola Aina, is eyeing an extended journey in the FA Cup following his decisive goal that secured a coveted place for the Tigers in the fourth round, overcoming Blackburn Rovers with a 1-0 triumph last Saturday. This victory marked the Tigers’ second away success from the KCOM Stadium in a span of 14 months, a notable achievement celebrated by Aina.
In the upcoming fourth-round clash, Hull City is set to face Nottingham Forest, as revealed by the draw conducted on Monday. Reflecting on his pivotal goal, Aina shared his excitement with Hull’s official website, stating, “It was an exciting feeling (scoring his first goal). I’d always wondered when it was going to come, and happily, it came as the winning goal.”
Aina expressed his openness to a commendable cup run, emphasizing its significance alongside the primary focus on the league. He articulated, “Obviously the league is our main priority, but to have a good cup run, I don’t think you’d hear anyone complaining. There’s some magic in this competition, as everyone knows, and if we get on a decent run, that would be just as good as anything this season.”
Acknowledging the team’s slow start in the current season, Aina highlighted the potential boost a cup run could provide to the fans, offering them something to cheer about. Confident in the team’s capabilities, he affirmed, “I’m sure we’ll be ready for anyone in the next round. We have a good bunch of lads here who are confident and have belief in our ability as a group.” The stage is set for Hull City to pursue further success in the esteemed FA Cup, with Aina at the forefront of their aspirations.
