The Super Eagles striker was outstanding at Tricky Trees in August despite struggling with his fitness.
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awonih won the Player of the Month and Goal of the Month awards for Nottingham Forest in August, Soccer reports.
Awonih scored six goals in his last four games for Nottingham, helping them avoid relegation and ending the 2022/23 season in great fashion.
This season, the 26-year-old Hitman began his campaign in the same way. The Super Eagles striker was left out of Nottingham Forest’s starting XI for their season opener against Arsenal due to a fitness issue. However, he came on as a substitute and scored a frustrating goal for his team, which lost 1-2.
He then scored another goal against Sheffield United in a 2-1 win. He then scored a goal against Manchester United, but it wasn’t enough as they lost 3-2.
Following his outstanding performance, Awoniyi was awarded the Player of the Month award for August. He also won the Goal of the Month award for his goal against Manchester United.
Your #NFFC Player of the Month and Goal of the Month winner for August ❤️
– Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) 11. September 2023
Awonyi brought his good form to the Super Eagles team, scoring in a 6-0 win against Sao Tome and Principe on Sunday.
Nottingham Forest face Burnley next week in their first game after Monday’s friendly, and Awoniyi will be hoping to continue his form against the Clarets.
