Super Eagles striker, Taiwan Awoniyi has started the new year strongly with a Man-of-the-Match performance for Nottingham Forest against Chelsea in the Premier League.
Although Awoniyi and his teammates could only share the spoils with Chelsea, they showed that they are ready to fight for survival in the Premier League this season.
In the end, Awoniyi was chosen for the Man-of-the-Match award as Nottingham Forest held Chelsea to a 1-1 draw in the New Year’s game.
Awoniyi was one of the most prolific players for Nottingham Forest after the club returned to the Premier League after several years in the lower division.
The Nigerian striker moved to Forest from German club Union Berlin, and so far he has proved his mettle.
In the New Year’s game, Raheem Sterling broke the deadlock with a 16th-minute goal for Chelsea as Nottingham Forest went into the break.
During the match, Awoniyi showed his composure towards Chelsea centre-backs Thiago Silva and Kalidou Koulibaly.
Nottingham Forest got a deserved equalizer in the 63rd minute when Ivory Coast defender Serge Aurier converted the ball to his teammate Willy Boly.
Awoniyi was colossal for Nottingham Forest all game chasing the ball and using his physicality against Chelsea’s back line.
Although Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper took Awoniyi on for defender Neco Williams in the 88th, the loud applause he received from the fans was heartening and was followed by the Man-of-the-Match Award after the game.
Awoniyi recorded 39.7% of the votes beating goalscorer Aurier with 28.4%, Morgan Gibbs-White with 17.8%, and Boly with 14.1%.
Interestingly, Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro was among those present at the 30,000 capacity City Ground stadium to witness the match between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea.
The Portuguese manager was then seen with the duo of Awoniyi and Emmanuel Dennis, who posed for a picture together.
But while Awoniyi was the star of the game, his compatriot Dennis was rotting on the bench as an unused substitute.
With a fast-paced, fast-paced match, the Nigerian duo are set to return to Nottingham Forest in their Premier League relegation battle against Southampton on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
Joe Aribo with Southampton, makes for an interesting game to anticipate.
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