Awoniyi makes quick comeback against Sheffield to boost Nottingham’s relegation survival

Taiwo Awoniyi has not been at his best for Nottingham Forest so far this season, picking up reoccurring injuries

Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi has made a quick return to the squad as Nottingham battles in a relegation survival battle with just two games remaining, Soccernet.ng reports.

Awoniyi, who has been troubled by recurring injuries, has been sidelined for a significant period, missing seven games, which has affected his contributions to the team’s survival campaign.

Despite Awoniyi’s ongoing fitness struggles, manager Santo expressed optimism during a press conference ahead of their crucial clash against Sheffield United.

While acknowledging that Awoniyi is not yet fully fit, Santo emphasized the striker’s potential impact, particularly in the team’s quest for crucial goals.

“We are aware that he’s not at his top level, but he can definitely be a helpful player for us in these final moments,” Santo stated.

 

 

Shockingly, the former Union Berlin striker made a swift return earlier than expected during the match against Sheffield United, where Forest led 3-1 at Bramall Lane.

Awoniyi entered the game as a substitute for Chris Wood, who had been active for the team during Awoniyi’s injury spell.

The Nigerian attacker will be hoping to make a full comeback against Chelsea when they welcome the Blues to the City Ground Stadium in this crucial stage of the season.

This post was last modified on May 4, 2024 6:18 pm

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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