Tag: UEFA Women Champions League
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Steve Cooper confirms Taiwo Awoniyi will be ‘out for months’ after surgery
Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has confirmed that Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi has undergone surgery and will be out for months, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. With the African Cup of Nations billed to start in January in Cote D’Ivoire, the Super Eagles striker will likely miss the tournament. Speaking on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s fixture against Brighton…
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EPL: Taiwo Awoniyi scores twice in Forest vital win against Southampton
Nigeria’s Taiwo Awoniyi was the hero as Nottingham Forest got a vital victory over fellow relegation strugglers, Southampton in the English Premier League on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. He scored twice to help Forest climb out of the relegation zone with a hard-earned victory (4-3) over the Saints at the City Ground. Danilo picked out Brennan…
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EPL: Awoniyi provides assist as Forest earn crucial win
Nigeria forward, Taiwo Awoniyi was instrumental for Nottingham Forest in their English Premier League match day 35 clash against as they picked up pick up an important victory in their fight against relegation, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles striker was one of the contributors to one of the goals scored by Forest in their 3-1…
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Awoniyi: We want to beat Manchester United
Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi has revealed his side is determined to take out any opposition standing their way ahead of their Premier League tie against Manchester United, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The matchday 31 tie is a must win for the two teams as both sides fight for a different course. While Manchester United look to…
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Another start on the bench for Awoniyi in Forest’s loss to Villa
Nigeria striker, Taiwo Awoniyi was in action for 25 minutes in Nottingham Forest’s loss to Aston Villa in the English Premier League on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles player who returned from injury over a week ago was a substitute as the Villains return the Reds to the battle for the drop zone after…
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Awoniyi cautioned as Aston Villa push Nottingham Forest down the table
It was a quiet day for Nigeria duo, Taiwo Awoniyi and Emmanuel Dennis as Aston Villa’s drive for the European places continued with a 2-0 victory over relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. After goalless first half at the Villa Park, Bertrand Traore gave the host the three minutes into the second half. Coach Steve Cooper in the…
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Dennis with an assist, Awoniyi returns as Forest fall before Leeds
Emmanuel Dennis resurgence continues as he bags an assist in Nottingham Forest’s 2-1 loss to Leeds United on Tuesday, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. The Super Eagles forward provided the assist as Nottingham Forest drew the first blood via the boot of Mangala in the 12th minutes. J. Harrison (20′) and L. Sinisterra (45+1) ensured Nottingham Forest leave…
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EPL: Finally, Awoniyi returns after three month
Nottingham Forrest striker Taiwo Awoniyi finally returns to action after a long time injury kept him with the doctors for three months, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Awoniyi has been sidelined from the team since he picked up a knock in their 1-nil victory against Southampton in the Garibaldi’s second English Premier League game of the year 2023.…
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EPL: Awoniyi is fully back in training – Cooper provides update
Nottingham Forest coach Steve Cooper has provided updates on some of the injured players in the team, one of which was a melody to the ears of the fans, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Cooper revealed Awoniyi is back in full training, which means the Nigerian international will be available for selection tomorrow when the Trees take on Wolverhampton…
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Taiwo Awoniyi is BACK at Nottingham Forest training
Nigeria forward, Taiwo Awoniyi has returned to training for his side, Nottingham Forest after he was sideline for about 3 months, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles striker got injured at the start of the year in Nottingham Forest’s 1-0 win against Southampton in the English Premier League, a goal that was scored by Awoniyi. The…
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Nottingham prays for Awoniyi’s quick return
Following groin injury to Brennan Johnson at the weekend, Nottingham Forest is eager to have Taiwo Awoniyi back in the team.nigeriasoccernet reveals Awoniyi is nearing a return as the striker has not featured for the Reds since scoring the winner in a 1-0 win over Southampton in January. Forests have an injury list that is…
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Awoniyi not far from return – Steve Cooper
Ahead of this weekend’s English Premier League games, the manager of Nottingham Forest Steve Cooper has released an update on injured Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi and other players. The Nigerian international who joined the newly promoted club last summer sustained an injury in a premier league game against Southampton. The gaffer confirmed that…
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Good News: Awoniyi is running again
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is reported to be “recovering well” and he is also working off the sticks, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria international was forced to leave the pitch in Nottingham Forest’s 1-0 win against Southampton at the St Mary’s Stadium despite scoring the winner. The 25 year-old forward since then has been on crutches…
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Injury Update: Nottingham Forrest coach talks Awoniyi with no date in sight.
Nottingham Forrest manager Steve Cooper claims he can’t give a date to forward, Taiwo Awoniyi’ return. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria international has been sidelined since the start of last month, after being forced off in the 1-0 victory over Southampton. Awoniyi scored the winner in that game, but was substituted with 20 minutes to go…
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Awoniyi welcomes Tottenham new signing to the premier league challenge
Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi has sent a message to Arnaut Danjuma after the winger joined Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday, subject to international clearance. The Lagos-born Netherlands international will play for the north London club for the remainder of the 2022-2023 season, with a purchase option included in the agreement. Danjuma was on the brink of…
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Heartbreaking: Injured Awoniyi out for two months
Super Eagles forward,Taiwo Awoniyi will be out of action for close two months due to groin injury. Awoniyi is suspected to have sustained the injury on January 4 while playing for Nottingham Forest in the game against Southampton at the Saint Mary’s. Although, Awoniyi scored the line goal to give the Forest a winner, but…
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Injury Update: Taiwo Awoniyi out for 8 weeks
Nottingham Forest and Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi have been ruled out of actions for 8 weeks, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since copping the injury in Forest’s 1-0 away win against Southampton at the St Mary’s Stadium on January 4. Awoniyi netted the decisive goal in the encounter and was substituted 20…
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Awoniyi out of Nottingham-Leicester clash’ Cooper confirms
Nottingham Forest coach, Steve Cooper ahead of the tie against Leicester City has ruled out his team’s top striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, due injury. The Super Eagles striker has been the shining light for the Forest but has missed the last two games due to the injury he picked up in the game against Southampton at…
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EFL Cup: Tough date for Nigerians as Nottingham Forest, Southampton face stiff opponents in Semifinals
Emmanuel Dennis and Taiwo Awoniyi will face Manchester United in a tough semifinal clash of the 2022/23 EFL Cup, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Joe Aribo’s Southampton will battle it out against Newcastle United in the second semifinal. Forest will host the first leg against United after beating Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-3 in a penalty shootout on Wednesday following…
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Humble Awoniyi: “We’re still in the process of becoming the team we want to be.”
Nottingham Forest match winner against Southampton, Taiwo Awoniyi says he and his teammates will continue to push forward with confidence and belief following the midweek win on the South Coast. Forest, since the end of the World Cup break have lost just a game winning two and drawing one. But despite the the draw against…