Super Eagles striker and Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in a medically induced coma after undergoing emergency surgery in the UK. The 26-year-old suffered a serious abdominal injury during Sunday’s Premier League match against Leicester City, collapsing in visible pain toward the end of the game.
Nottingham Forest confirmed the injury was “serious” and that Awoniyi is “recovering well so far.” “The incident sparked emotional reactions, with club owner Evangelos Marinakis visibly distressed, leading to speculation of a clash with head coach Nuno Espírito Santo, allegations the club has firmly labeled as ‘fake news.'”
The club criticized pundits for spreading misinformation and emphasized that the health and well-being of players remain a top priority. Awoniyi’s condition marks the most severe medical scare of his career amid previous injury struggles.
