Awoniyi scores in return to Nottingham Forest regardless of disappointing loss in opposition to Arsenal

Awoniyi has been out of motion for over six weeks, however he returned to motion with a bang 

Tremendous Eagles striker Taiwo marked his return from damage with a purpose for Nottingham Forest of their 2-1 loss to Arsenal at Metropolis Floor, Soccernet.ng stories.

Awoniyi has been out of motion for six weeks due to a groin damage he sustained whereas on worldwide responsibility for Nigeria. Following his damage, he needed to endure surgical procedure, which dominated him out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

Nevertheless, Awoniyi returned to motion for Nottingham Forest of their Premier League tie in opposition to Arsenal on Tuesday.

When each groups met within the first leg, the 26-year-old Nigerian hitman acquired off the bench to attain for the Difficult Bushes and this time, he was launched into the sport at halftime.

However upon Awoniyi’s introduction, Arsenal went two targets up 27 minutes into the sport. Nonetheless, Nottingham Forest wakened from their slumber within the dying embers of the video games.

Gary Montiel obtained an extended cross from the Difficult Bushes’ backline and despatched in a cross to seek out Awoniyi, who was working by way of on purpose. The Nigerian striker was sandwiched between two Arsenal defenders, however he managed to squeeze out a shot that beat David Raya in Arsenal’s purpose to make it 2-1.

Again from damage, scores in opposition to Arsenal.

TAIWO AWONIYI 🔥🇳🇬pic.twitter.com/SdzOwR9uUc

— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) January 30, 2024

Awoniyi had one other likelihood simply earlier than the blast of the ultimate whistle, however he failed to attain. Ultimately, Arsenal ran out with all three points.

The loss leaves Nottingham Forest in sixteenth place, and Awoniyi now has 5 Premier League targets this season.

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