The Nigeria Tremendous Eagles have despatched a heartfelt message of assist to Taiwo Awoniyi after the Nottingham Forest striker underwent emergency surgical procedure following a critical belly damage.
The 27-year-old suffered the damage throughout Sunday’s Premier League match towards Leicester Metropolis. He collided with the goalpost within the 88th minute whereas attempting to attach with a cross from Anthony Elanga through the 2-2 draw on the Metropolis Floor.
Awoniyi, who had simply come on as an alternative to Ibrahim Sangare, obtained remedy on the pitch and continued taking part in, however was clearly in ache.
Reacting to the information of his surgical procedure, the official X (previously Twitter) deal with of the Tremendous Eagles shared a graphic and message of encouragement to the striker. The publish learn:
“Brace up Tee Keep in mind you’re stronger than you assume “
The message has been extensively praised by followers who appreciated the nationwide crew’s present of affection and unity.
In an official assertion, Nottingham Forest confirmed:
“The membership can verify Taiwo Awoniyi has undergone pressing surgical procedure following an belly damage sustained throughout Sunday’s match towards Leicester Metropolis.”
“Everybody at Nottingham Forest sends their finest needs to Taiwo. The membership will present additional updates when acceptable.”
Forest proprietor Evangelos Marinakis additionally reacted to the scenario, saying his determination to come back onto the pitch at full time was partly attributable to frustration over how the damage was managed.
“Everybody – the teaching employees, gamers, followers, and myself – had been upset about Taiwo’s damage and the medical crew’s judgement on whether or not he ought to proceed taking part in,” Marinakis posted on Instagram.
“It reveals the eagerness all of us really feel for the membership.”
Awoniyi, who joined Forest from Union Berlin in June 2022, was beforehand on the books of Liverpool from 2015 to 2021 however didn’t make a senior look.
This season, he has scored one Premier League purpose for Forest and stays a key determine in Nigeria’s plans forward of upcoming worldwide matches.
