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EPL: Taiwo Awoniyi Scores First Goal Since Recovery in Forest Win

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January 26, 2026

BONA NAIJA

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi made an emotional return to the scoresheet on Sunday, scoring his first goal since his recovery as Nottingham Forest defeated Brentford 2–0 in an English Premier League (EPL) fixture at the Gtech Community Stadium. Awoniyi netted Forest’s second goal of the encounter, ending a long wait for a goal that stretched back to February 11, 2025, when he last found the net against Exeter City in the FA Cup. The 28-year-old forward showcased his strength and composure as he latched onto a long ball, weaved past a defender inside the penalty area, and calmly placed a low shot into the bottom corner to seal the victory. Visibly emotional, Awoniyi celebrated the goal by pointing to the cross symbols etched on his shin pads, a moment that resonated deeply with fans and teammates. The Nigerian striker endured a difficult year after suffering a serious abdominal injury following a collision with a goalpost in May. The injury was severe enough to require Awoniyi to be placed in an induced coma briefly during his recovery, raising concerns about his footballing future at the time. His return to full fitness and goal-scoring form marks a significant milestone in his career. Awoniyi’s goal not only secured all three points for Nottingham Forest but also served as a powerful personal statement of resilience and determination, reaffirming his importance to both club and country as the Premier League season continues.

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Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi made an emotional return to the scoresheet on Sunday, scoring his first goal since his recovery as Nottingham Forest defeated Brentford 2–0 in an English Premier League (EPL) fixture at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Awoniyi netted Forest’s second goal of the encounter, ending a long wait for a goal that stretched back to February 11, 2025, when he last found the net against Exeter City in the FA Cup.

The 28-year-old forward showcased his strength and composure as he latched onto a long ball, weaved past a defender inside the penalty area, and calmly placed a low shot into the bottom corner to seal the victory.

Visibly emotional, Awoniyi celebrated the goal by pointing to the cross symbols etched on his shin pads, a moment that resonated deeply with fans and teammates. The Nigerian striker endured a difficult year after suffering a serious abdominal injury following a collision with a goalpost in May.

The injury was severe enough to require Awoniyi to be placed in an induced coma briefly during his recovery, raising concerns about his footballing future at the time. His return to full fitness and goal-scoring form marks a significant milestone in his career.

Awoniyi’s goal not only secured all three points for Nottingham Forest but also served as a powerful personal statement of resilience and determination, reaffirming his importance to both club and country as the Premier League season continues.

EPL Results

Arsenal 2–3 Manchester United
Crystal Palace 1–3 Chelsea
Newcastle United 0–2 Aston Villa
Brentford 0–2 Nottingham Forest

🇳🇬 Taiwo Awoniyi with his incredible goal for Nottingham Forest against Brentford pic.twitter.com/1I7OiL7ErQ
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