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GOOD NEWS! Awoniyi returns to training with Nottingham Forest

Written by Boluwatitonisola Omoniyi | Jul 16, 2025 12:01:31 PM

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has returned to full training at Premier League club Nottingham Forest

Awoniyi sustained a serious abdominal injury, while in action for the Tricky Trees in May.

The 27-year-old required a two-stage surgical procedure following the injury.

The striker attended Nottingham Forest’s last league game of the season against Chelsea at the City Ground after leaving hospital.

Awoniyi re-joined his teammates in training o for the first time since the incident on Tuesday. The Nigerian is expected to be ease back into action gradually after attaining full fitness.

Forest were held to a 0-0 draw by Chesterfield in their first pre-season game last weekend.