Taiwo Awoniyi - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Closes out scoring Awoniyi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 win against Brentford.

Impact Awoniyi scored the final goal of the match late in the second half. He proved to be too strong for Sepp van den Berg and later slotted the ball coolly between Caoimhin Kelleher's legs. This was Awoniyi's first goal of the campaign, but he's not expected to have a lot of upside as long as he continues to play off the bench.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Features off bench Awoniyi (abdomen) featured 18 minutes off bench in Monday's 1-0 loss against Fulham, confirming he is back fit for Forest.

Impact Awoniyi made his return from a seven games absence due to an abdomen injury and featured 18 minutes in Monday's loss against the Cottagers. The forward will resume his bench role for Forest moving forward just like he had prior to his injury.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted with team Awoniyi was spotted with the team ahead of training Wednesday, before Monday's trip to Fulham.

Impact Awoniyi has been working back from an abdominal issue and is getting closer to a return. There's no exact date for when he will return, but an inclusion in team training is a good sign. It's unclear how much of the session he was able to complete with the rest of the first team squad.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play midweek Awoniyi (abdomen) is out for Wednesday's match against Wolves, according to manager Sean Dyche, per Jak Netting of Vavel.

Impact Awoniyi is still not an option for the club as he continues to deal with an injury, set to miss a fourth straight game due to abdominal problems. Unfortunately for the club, this will leave them without an option in the attack for another match, a rough development as the season starts to ramp up. He has only started in one of his four appearances this campaign, as injuries have been a persistent issue.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing in Europa League Awoniyi (abdomen) is not in the squad for Thursday's Europa League match against Malmo.

Impact The Nigerian forward remains out due to injury and it's not certain when he'll be ready to return. His next chance to play will come over the weekend against Brighton.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not available against Liverpool Awoniyi (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Liverpool.

Impact Awoniyi remains out Saturday as the knock he has been dealing with has not progressed enough for him to be cleared. His absence means Chris Wood and Igor Jesus continue to sit above him in the internal hierarchy with no changes expected for now. Until he returns to regular involvement and builds back fitness, his fantasy upside will remain minimal.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knock Awoniyi is dealing with a knock and his presence for Saturday's game against Liverpool is uncertain, manager Sean Dyche told media during Thursday's pre-match press conference. "I...

Impact Awoniyi played 31 minutes off the bench against Leeds, but it remains to be seen whether he'll be able to play in a fifth straight contest due to this knock. Even if he's cleared to play, he's behind Chris Wood (knee) and Igor Jesus in the pecking order, so his fantasy upside will remain minimal until further notice.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Starts in second half Awoniyi (abdomen) appeared for 45 minutes in a friendly against Monaco on Saturday.

Impact Awoniyi was viewed in the gym this week but has already taken the next step, with the forward seeing the pitch for 45 minutes in a friendly. He only saw a minor role with his three starts in 26 appearances last campaign, appearing for 400 minutes while registering a goal. This was a step down from the 2023/24 season, so he will hope to return to a bigger role now that he is fit to start the season.

JULY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Viewed in gym Awoniyi (abdomen) was viewed working in the gym Wednesday, according to his club.

Impact Awoniyi is seeing progress this offseason, with the forward taking to the gym for some workouts. This is a first step for the player, as he will look to see the training field and possibly a friendly soon. With the season only a month away, he will hope to return soon.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nottingham Forest extends manager Nuno Espirito Santo's contract after European qualification

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JUNE 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Backup season ends in injury Awoniyi (abdomen) ended his season with an injury, but played 26 times, of which he started three. From 10 shots in his 400 minutes, he only managed one goal.

Impact Awoniyi deputised for Chris Wood this season and only started on three occasions, with 86 minutes his biggest appearance in the 1-0 win over Manchester United. The Nigerian forward's only goal came in a late substitute appearance against Wolves, which finished 3-0. It was in this game that he took two shots for the only time in the Premier League this season. He also only created a chance in two of his Premier League games. His season ended horribly after a goalscoring opportunity ended with him ending up smashing into the post and injuring his abdomen.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Awoniyi cheered by Forest fans on return to City Ground after emergency abdominal surgery

Taiwo Awoniyi has been welcomed onto the field with huge applause by Nottingham Forest fans in his first public appearance since having emergency surgery on an abdominal injury aft...

MAY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Condition improving Awoniyi (abdomen) is improving as he recovers from an abdominal surgery, per manager Nuno Espirito Santo. "He's much better. He's already been able to walk. The doctor has informed...

Impact Awoniyi's situation is clearly an injury far beyond the impact on his sporting career as he hopes to recover fully and be back to his normal life during the off-season. The striker is hopeful of attending the season finale, but it's unclear if he'll be able to do so.

MAY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal secures return to Champions League on day of farewells for Everton and Vardy

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MAY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi to stay in the hospital after emergency surgery

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo says Taiwo Awoniyi is expected to stay in the hospital for a further five days following undergoing emergency surgery on an abdominal...

MAY 16, 2025 • Associated Press

To be discharged in five days Awoniyi (abdomen) is expctced to remain in the hospital for five more days but is hopeful to be able to attend the season finale, accoridng to manager Nuno Espirito Santo, per Paul...

Impact Awoniyi is seeing some more positive updates after he was suddenly rushed into operation after being placed in a coma due to his injuries, as the operation went well, and he is awake with his family in the hospital. This is good news for the player, as he will now wait a few days to be discharged, hoping he can attend the season finale to cheer on his teammates. The hope will be he can resume his return to soccer soon after he is discharged.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out of induced coma Awoniyi (abdomen) is out of an induced coma and recovering well with his family after undergoing urgent surgery following a serious abdominal injury suffered against Leicester on S...

Impact Awoniyi suffered a serious abdominal injury on Sunday after running into the post while trying to score a winning goal. He underwent urgent surgery on Wednesday and was placed in an induced coma. He was reportedly out of the coma by Wednesday evening and recovering well with his family. He will aim to recover in time to be ready for the pre-season.

MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taiwo Awoniyi: What happens in an on-field medical assessment and what an induced coma is The Nottingham Forest striker was placed in an induced coma on Tuesday after colliding with a post during a Premier League match on Sunday

MAY 14, 2025 • NYTIMES.COM

Set to complete surgery Wednesday Awoniyi was put into an induced coma Tuesday as part of his surgery for a ruptured intestine, and is expected to finish the next part of surgery Wednesday, reports Mike Keegan of D...

Impact Awoniyi will hopefully complete surgery Wednesday and be on the positive end of things after this freak accident in which he ran into the post while going for a winning goal Sunday. His hope will be to recover fully at some point in the next few weeks and be 100 percent once Forest get together for pre-season work ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. He appeared in 26 league matches (three starts) this past season but his number of minutes played dropped for the third-straight season from 1,411 to 1,046 and now to 400.

MAY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Forest striker Awoniyi reportedly placed in induced coma after urgent surgery

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has reportedly been placed in an induced coma after undergoing “urgent” surgery on an abdominal injury that was the subject of a heavily deb...

MAY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Undergoes urgent surgery Awoniyi underwent urgent surgery on Monday following an abdominal injury sustained during Sunday's match against Leicester, the club announced.

Impact Awoniyi suffered an abdominal injury after hitting one of the posts violently during Sunday's match against Leicester. He underwent urgent surgery on Monday and will now begin his recovery to be ready for the pre-season. His absence for the final stretch of the season will not impact the starting XI since he has only been a bench option recently.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Man City beats Forest 2-0 to reach FA Cup final and keep trophy hopes alive

Manchester City reached the FA Cup final for the third year in a row by beating Nottingham Forest 2-0 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday to maintain a chance of ending a dismal season wi...

APRIL 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns to bench Awoniyi (hamstring) is on the bench for Monday's match against Tottenham.

Impact Awoniyi was a late call for Monday's match and appears to have passed his testing, with the forward listed on the bench to face the Spurs. This is good news for the club, as he did start in the two outings before his injury. He will hope to see some time but will probably remain in a rotational role, starting in three of his 23 appearances this campaign.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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