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Nottingham Forest Confirms Taiwo Awoniyi’s New Injury
Nottingham Forest manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, is hoping that Taiwo Awoniyi‘s new injury is not as bad as suspected.
Taiwo Awoniyi has been prone to injuries since he joined Nottingham Forest from the German Bundesliga club, Union Berlin, for a transfer fee worth €20.50 million.
His last injury before this current one was a groin injury which he sustained last year that kept him out of the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2023 AFCON squad.
In their absence at the club, Nottingham Forest managed to win just two games in nine league matches. The rest ended in 6 defeats and one draw.
Awoniyi returned from the injury on January 30 against Arsenal but sustained another one against West Ham United on Saturday, February 17, making it his 9th injury in the last year.
Before he sustained the latest injury, he scored the opening goal in the additional time of the first half against West Ham United on Saturday.
Unfortunately, coach Santo had to replace him with Divock Origi in the 67th minute when it was obvious that he had received a knock.
After his substitution, Callum Hudson Odoi made it 2-0 for Nottingham Forest in the additional time of regulation time to make it their 6th win in 25 Premier League games.
Following the win, coach Santos confirmed that Taiwo Awoniyi is injured but the extent of the injury has not been confirmed.
“We have to assess him and see how he is. We all know he has been struggling for a long time, and hadn’t played much. We have pushed him, and he’s done more than he should have. We hope it’s nothing serious,” the coach was quoted as saying by Derby Unifoot.
Despite Taiwo Awoniyi’s Injury woes, he is currently the club’s second-highest goalscorer so far this season. He has scored six goals in 14 league games in the 2023-2024 season, two goals behind the club’s current top scorer, Chris Wood who has played 20 league games so far.
Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has been dealt a devastating blow, losing his mother barely two months after the passing of his father.
Nwabali shared the heartbreaking news on X on New Year’s day, writing, “Rip mom, worst year of my life already” accompanied by tears and heartbreak emojis.
This emotional post came just hours after he shared a 2024 recap video, expressing optimism for the new year.
“2024 was a good year, we’re doubling everything in 2025. Thank you Chippa United FC. Thank you Super Eagles. Thanks to all my fans. Let’s do more!” he had written earlier.
Nwabali’s father died in November, just hours after the goalkeeper helped the Super Eagles secure a crucial point in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic.
The goalkeeper’s bravery on the field was evident as he manned the goalpost despite his personal loss.
His teammates, fans, and well-wishers rallied around him, offering condolences and support.
With the loss of both parents, Nwabali joins the likes of Victor Osimhen, who has also experienced the pain of losing both parents.
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappé, shared a rare glimpse of his personal life during an interview with Mouloud Achour on Clique.
The 25-year-old addressed serious allegations about an alleged rape incident in Stockholm but captured attention with his reflections on love and relationships.
When asked about expressing love, the Les Bleus forward shared: “Yes, to my mother, my father, my little brother. I try to give them this affection every day.”
On romantic love, Mbappé revealed to Le Parisien: “Yes, in the past, I have already been in love and I hope that I will be again. But currently, no.”
Watch him speak below:
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Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili made a spectacular debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, delivering an impressive performance in the women’s 200m event.
After a disappointing setback in the women’s 100m, Ofili showcased her resilience by clinching victory in her heat with a new season’s best time of 22.24 seconds on Sunday, August 4. The victory has qualified her for the 2024 Olympics 200m women’s semi-finals which will take place this evening.
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