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Taiwo Awoniyi
Athlete
Taiwo Awoniyi is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Nottingham Forest.
Notable Quotes
"I always felt education was important. It was a promise I made to my dad that if I played football, I would keep studying."View Story →
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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Taiwo Awoniyi and others have been juggling education with a football career - even studying on the team bus during away trips.
September 30, 2026Dunk scores screamer as Brighton thrash 10-man Coventry
Coventry's poor start to the Premier League season continues after they're thrashed 5-0 at home to Brighton, having played most of the second half with ten men after having Taiwo Awoniyi sent off at the CBS Arena.
September 13, 2026Forest agree £50m deal for Chelsea striker Delap
Nottingham Forest have agreed a fee worth around £50m to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap.
August 25, 2026Forest working on deal for Chelsea striker Delap
Nottingham Forest are working on a deal to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap.
August 24, 2026Coventry agree deal for Forest striker Awoniyi
Coventry City agree a deal worth about £17m for Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi.
August 16, 2026