Nigeria, Nov. 24 -- Nigeria's quest to rebuild a resilient Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations received a welcome lift over the weekend, as Nigeria Football Federation president Ibrahim Gusau visited sidelined defender Ola Aina in London.

The NFF confirmed the visit via X on Sunday, writing: "NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau paid a visit to Super Eagles defender Ola Aina in London, wishing him a speedy recovery as he continues his rehabilitation."

Aina is in the advanced stages of recovery from a hamstring tear suffered during Nigeria's tense 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Bloemfontein back in September, an injury that abruptly halted his promising start to the Premier League season with Nottingham For...