FA Cup: Awoniyi, Aina secure historic semi-final berth with Nottingham Forest

The FA Cup quarter-finals delivered contrasting fortunes for Nigerian players on Saturday, with Nottingham Forest securing a dramatic semi-final berth while Fulham bowed out of the competition.

Nottingham Forest triumph in penalty shootout

Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi played crucial roles as Nottingham Forest edged past Brighton in a tense penalty shootout to reach their first FA Cup semi-final since the 1990-91 season.

The match ended goalless in regulation time, prompting a…