Awoniyi plans to stay in England to secure British citizenship
Taiwo Awoniyi is set to remain in England as he works towards obtaining a British passport, according to his mentor Seyi Olofinjana. The Nottingham Forest striker’s career has been shaped by Olofinjana, who has guided him since his teenage years. Despite injuries and loan spells abroad, Awoniyi has become a key figure at Forest. His commitment to staying in England is driven by both personal and professional goals.
Match highlights
- Taiwo Awoniyi intends to stay in England until he qualifies for British citizenship, as revealed by Seyi Olofinjana.
- Awoniyi joined Nottingham Forest from Union Berlin in June 2022 and has scored 21 goals with five assists in 90 Premier League appearances.
- He suffered a life-threatening abdominal injury in May 2025 but returned to action five months later.
- Awoniyi scored a memorable brace off the bench in a 3-1 win over Chelsea and helped secure Forest’s Premier League survival against Arsenal in 2023.
- New manager Oliver Glasner has included Awoniyi in the 2026 pre-season plans, giving him the captain’s armband during a friendly win over Blackburn Rovers.
