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FA Cup: Forest boss salutes Awoniyi after win over Exeter

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Nottingham Forest manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, has praised Taiwo Awoniyi for his impressive performance in the Emirates FA Cup win over Exeter City.

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Awoniyi scored the Tricky Trees’ second goal in the fourth-round tie.

It was the Nigeria international’s second goal across all competitions for the Reds this season.

The keenly contested encounter ended 2-2 after extra time, with Forest prevailing 4-2 on penalties.

Awoniyi was replaced by Chris Wood late in the second half after sustaining a broken nose following a nasty collision with Exeter goalkeeper, Joe Whitworth.

Santo heaped plaudits on Awoniyi and also provided an injury update on the striker.

“I think he broke his nose, but he’s walking around smiling. He did an amazing job, he did really well today,” Santo told talkSPORT.

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Taiwo Awoniyi has been tasked by Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper to increase his goal total from the previous campaign.In the 2022–23 season, Awoniyi was Nottingham Forest's leading scorer.The Nigerian international played 27 times for the Tricky Trees in the league, scoring 10 goals.In his first two Premier League appearances of the year, the 26-year-old has already scored twice.Cooper is optimistic that Awoniyi will contribute to his team with more goals th...

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Nottingham Forest can beat Manchester United – Awoniyi

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April 15, 2023

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Taiwo Awoniyi is upbeat. Nottingham Forest can beat Manchester United in Sunday’s Premier League fixture.Steve Cooper’s side are in the relegation zone with 27 points from 30 matches.The Tricky Trees need to beat Manchester United to boost their survival hopes.Forest have drawn at The City Ground against Chelsea and holders Manchester City this season.Awoniyi believes Nottingham Forest can take something positive from the game.“Now it is Manchester United, which is...

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Nottingham Forest forward, Awoniyi named in Team of the Week

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English legend, Alan Shearer, has named Nottingham Forest forward, Taiwo Awoniyi, in his Premier League Team of the Week.Awoniyi scored the decisive goal as Forest defeated his former club, Liverpool, 1-0 at the City Ground last Saturday.It was Steve Cooper’s side’s first win in the Premier League since August.The striker fired home from close range after his initial effort cannoned off the post.Awoniyi was a menace to Liverpool’s defenders throughout the contest.Th...