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Former Super Eagles and Chelsea defender Celestine Babayaro believes that he prefers to call Taiwo Awoniyi as the the new Rasheedi Yekini instead of Victor Osimhen.
The Nottingham Forest striker was pivotal to his side’s survival in the Premier League this season following his recent goals against Chelsea and rsenal.
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Awoniyi’s season in brief
Awoniyi grabbed the winner in the Tricky Trees’ win over Arsenal at City Ground and ensured the team will be play topflight football next season.
The former national U-17 international is currently joint topscorer at the club as they travel to Selhurst Park to play their last match against Crystal Palace.
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14:50 - 21.05.2023
Taiwo Awoniyi: 3 reasons Super Eagles star will be idolized by Premier League club Nottingham Forest
Taiwo Awoniyi will remain in the hearts of many Nottingham Forest fans in many years to come. The Nigerian striker has made unforgettable memories at City Ground on his debut season.
Osimhen’s season in brief
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On the other hand, Victor Osimhen helped his team win their first Scudetto since 1988, a feat the Diego Maradona achieved with the side from Naples.
The 24-year-old who currently wears the No.9 shirt in the Super Eagles has scored 23 goals in all competitions this season.
Osimhen also helped his team Napoli reach the Champions League semi finals having scored five goals before being knocked out by Serie A rivals AC Milan in the last eight.
What Babayaro thinks
Despite the contrasting statistics between Awoniyi and Osimhen, Babayaro believes the Nottingham Forest star has the technical ability of the late Yekini.
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05:19 - 21.05.2023
Nottm Forest vs Arsenal: God loves a trier — Nigerian journalist showers Awoniyi with praise
The journalist who is also an Arsenal fan did not mind that Taiwo Awoniyi and his Nottingham Forest were responsible for the final hammer blow on his club's title aspiration in the Premier League.
Bayaro told OwnGoal:
“When I watch him play, it’s like Yekini in his prime.
“The way he comes alive in the box. And fights for every ball.
“He uses his body very well and don’t need to get much involved before scoring. He is to me more like Yekini than Osimhen. Their style is so similar.”
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