Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- Nigeria international and Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has confirmed he has undergone successful surgery on the hamstring injury that will rule him out of action for up to three months.

The 28-year-old took to Instagram on Tuesday to post a short video from his hospital bed, showing his right leg strapped and later moving with the aid of crutches. The clip, which he revealed was recorded on September 13, came with a heartfelt message to fans.

"I just finished having my first surgery and I want to say thank you for all the support and the messages. It is all in God's timing, this is God's plan," Aina said.

Accompanying the video, Aina added a caption that framed the operation as the beginning of a long but ho...