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Notts Forest Striker Awoniyi Out Of Nigeria World Cup Qualifier

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Nottingham Forest ahead Taiwo Awoniyi has been pressured to return to his membership after he suffered a groin harm enjoying for Nigeria in a World Cup qualifier.

Awoniyi began in opposition to Lesotho within the 1-1 draw performed in Uyo on Thursday, however was changed by Good striker Terem Moffi within the 59th minute.

He’ll subsequently miss Sunday’s qualifier in opposition to Zimbabwe, which will likely be performed in Rwanda as a result of the house staff doesn’t have a stadium that meets FIFA requirements.

Officers introduced that Awoniyi will return to England for extra medical checks on Friday when the remainder of the squad fly to Rwanda.

Harm has already disadvantaged Nigeria of star ahead Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Samuel Chukwueze.

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