Awoniyi earns Nottingham Forest goal of the month award
Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been recognized for his impressive performance with Nottingham Forest. He won the club’s Swizzels Sweetest Strike for January after scoring a standout solo goal in a 2-0 victory over Brentford. The goal was selected from seven nominees and marked his first of the season, providing a boost after a challenging period. Awoniyi hopes this achievement will help him regain confidence and form for the rest of the campaign.
Match highlights
- Taiwo Awoniyi scored a solo goal in Nottingham Forest’s 2-0 win over Brentford, securing the Swizzels Sweetest Strike for January.
- The goal was his first of the season and was chosen from seven nominated goals for the monthly award.
- Awoniyi has made eight Premier League appearances and scored one goal so far, totaling 204 minutes played.
- He was previously left out of Nottingham Forest’s UEFA Europa League squad by former manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
- The award is seen as a potential turning point for Awoniyi as he aims to improve his form for the remainder of the season.
