Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi will compete in the upcoming UEFA Europa League with Nottingham Forest after Crystal Palace lost their appeal — www.isagoal.com reports.
According to The Times, Crystal Palace’s effort to overturn UEFA’s multi-club ownership ruling at CAS failed on Monday.
This means Palace, despite winning the FA Cup, will play in the Europa Conference League, while Forest steps up to the more prestigious Europa League.
The ruling marks a setback for Palace financially and competitively.
Nottingham Forest finished the Premier League season in a Conference League spot but now enjoy a significant upgrade.
Manager Nuno Espirito Santo will use this as a chance to strengthen his squad for the demands of European competition.
Forest has been active in the transfer market, signing Jair Cunha, Igor Jesus, Dan Ndoye, and goalkeeper Angus Gunn.
Ola Aina recently extended his contract until 2028, turning down interest from Tottenham and others to lead Forest’s defense.
The club also secured Morgan Gibbs-White and pursues Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman, who might favor Europa League football.
Awoniyi faces competition but remains vital, known for his physicality and scoring record in the Premier League.
Nottingham Forest aims to revive its rich European history after back-to-back European Cup wins in 1979 and 1980.
