According to BBC Sport, Nigeria and Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi has woken from an induced coma after having surgery for a serious abdominal injury.
Awoniyi was taken to hospital on Monday, having collided with a goalpost in the closing stages of the 2-2 draw against Leicester City on Sunday. He had collided with the post in the 88th minute at the City Ground, as he attempted to reach a cross from Anthony Elanga.
He came back on and completed the match despite appearing to be in discomfort, and was subsequently taken to hospital after complications were discovered by club medical staff.
The news spread like bushfire, with his Super Eagles team-mate Victor Osimhen, who plays for Turkish side Galatasaray, posting a heartfelt message on his social media pages, quoting a scripture and saying: “Prayers up for you brother. God will never leave you.”
Nigerian legend John Obi Mikel also took to social media, writing: “Praying for Taiwo.”
Awoniyi, who moved to the Premier League outfit from Bundesliga side Union Berlin in June 2022, was on the pitch for only five minutes, having come on as a late substitute for Ibrahim Sangare.
Awoniyi was taken to hospital on Monday, having collided with a goalpost in the closing stages of the 2-2 draw against Leicester City on Sunday. He had collided with the post in the 88th minute at the City Ground, as he attempted to reach a cross from Anthony Elanga.
He came back on and completed the match despite appearing to be in discomfort, and was subsequently taken to hospital after complications were discovered by club medical staff.
The news spread like bushfire, with his Super Eagles team-mate Victor Osimhen, who plays for Turkish side Galatasaray, posting a heartfelt message on his social media pages, quoting a scripture and saying: “Prayers up for you brother. God will never leave you.”
Nigerian legend John Obi Mikel also took to social media, writing: “Praying for Taiwo.”
Awoniyi, who moved to the Premier League outfit from Bundesliga side Union Berlin in June 2022, was on the pitch for only five minutes, having come on as a late substitute for Ibrahim Sangare.
By Dennis Kegengo, Pan-Africa Football
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