Nottingham Forest striker Awoniyi continues magnificent form with goal against Crystal Palace

Published: May 28, 2023
 Nottingham Forest striker Awoniyi continues magnificent form with goal against Crystal Palace

Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi continued his brilliant run of form by scoring in Nottingham Forest's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on the final day of the season. 

 

Awoniyi gave Nottingham Forest the lead in the 31st minute with a left-footed shot from a Morgan Gibbs-White pass.

 

It is the fourth consecutive gave that the Nigerian will find the back of the net, having previously scored against Southampton, Chelsea and Arsenal


The former Liverpool striker's form has been instrumental for Forrest whose Premier League status for next season was confirmed after a win over Arsenal last weekend.


Steve Cooper's side were denied maximum points as Will Hughes bagged the equaliser from an assist by Super Eagles-eligible winger, Michael Olise.

 

Awoniyi ends the season with 10 goals in 27 appearances, making him the top scorer for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League for the season.


The 25-year-old joined Nottingham Forest last summer from Union Berlin after an impressive season in the Bundesliga.


In all competitions, he bagged 11 goals in 30 games for Forest in his first season in England. 

 

Abdulkareem Abdulhamid

 

 

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