Taiwo Awoniyi: Another setback as injury rules out striker from Super Eagles friendlies

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Taiwo Awoniyi: Another setback as injury rules out striker from Super Eagles friendlies

Hassan Abdulsalam 07:15 - 18.03.2024

Awoniyi's last appearance for Nigeria came on November 16th, 2023, during a World Cup qualifier against Lesotho

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has confirmed that Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi is set to miss Nigeria's friendlies against Ghana and Mali due to injury.

Awoniyi picked up the knock a few days before Nottingham Forest's Premier League fixture against Luton Town.

The extent of the injury hasn't been disclosed, but Espirito Santo called it a "big blow" for the club, indicating that the Nigerian striker might be out for a potentially lengthy spell on the sidelines.

This is another setback for Awoniyi, who only recently recovered from a groin injury that forced him to miss the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Injury hampering Awoniyi's development?

Awoniyi has imposed himself as a key player for Nottingham Forest since joining from Union Berlin last season.

However, his development has been hampered by recurring injuries. Reports suggest he could be out until April, meaning he has already missed 28 Premier League matches since arriving at the club.

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Nottingham Forest star striker Taiwo Awoniyi celebrates goal against Manchester United || Getty Images Taiwo Awoniyi

Awoniyi's last appearance for Nigeria came on November 16th, 2023, during a World Cup qualifier against Lesotho.

The striker will now have to focus on recovering from his latest injury and hope to return to action soon.