Nottingham Forest's forward Taiwo Michael Awoniyi is in the spotlight, earning a nomination for the club's February goal of the month following an impressive strike against David Moyes' West Ham United.
Despite a challenging season marred by a groin injury that kept him out of the 2023 AFCON, the 26-year-old Nigerian international has bounced back, contributing significantly to Nuno Santo Espirito's squad.
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His goal, a product of precise team play and individual brilliance, began with Nicolas Dominguez capitalizing on a defensive error from West Ham, setting up Awoniyi for a moment of magic.
The striker's deft turn and left-footed finish left defenders Kurt Zouma and Nayef Aguerd trailing, showcasing his skill and composure.
According to reports for Soccernet, "His lovely goal against West Ham has been nominated for the club’s goal of the month, alongside Callum Hudson-Odoi’s curler against Bournemouth, Anthony Elanga’s cool finish against Newcastle, and Morgan Gibbs-White’s dink at Villa Park completed the list of nominated goals."
In a season where Forest has faced its ups and downs, Awoniyi's contributions have been a bright spot. With six goals and three assists in twelve Premier League starts his impact since returning from surgery has been palpable, energizing Nuno's squad in their campaign.
"The winner will be announced after the votes have been collated on the club’s official website. The goal with the most votes wins the award."
Awoniyi faces Liverpool challenge
Looking ahead, Nottingham Forest faces a daunting challenge against a resurgent Liverpool side led by Jurgen Klopp. With Liverpool in formidable form, Forest will need all hands on deck, and Awoniyi's recent performances suggest he will be a key player in this crucial encounter.
"Nuno’s men have just one win from their last five games and will face Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool later today. The Merseysiders are firing on all fronts and have won their last five games, scoring fifteen, and conceding just three goals."