Nottingham Forest’s Awoniyi has ‘urgent surgery’ on abdominal injury
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 1: Taiwo Awoniyi of Nottingham Forest in action during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Manchester United FC at City Ground on April 1, 2025 in Nottingham, England.
Forest have confirmed that Awoniyi, 27, has undergone “urgent surgery” following a severe abdominal injury sustained when he collided with the goalpost.
Despite receiving pitch-side treatment, the Nigerian international was visibly distressed when he returned to action for the closing minutes as Forest pushed for a winner to revitalise their Champions League aspirations.
“The club can confirm Taiwo Awoniyi has undergone urgent surgery following an abdominal injury sustained during Sunday’s match against Leicester City,” read Forest’s official statement.
“Everyone at No...