Impact Awoniyi couldn't score and was almost ineffectual during the loss Saturday. He'll try to bounce back in a more favorable matchup against Southampton on Monday.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
TAIWO AWONIYI #9 - FORWARD - NOTTINGHAM FOREST
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Takes one shot in defeat Awoniyi recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Brentford.
Starting against Brentford Awoniyi (shoulder) is in Forest's starting lineup to face Brentford on Saturday.
Impact Awoniyi was a doubt for Saturday's game after picking up a shoulder injury this week, but he's ultimately been deemed fit enough to maintain his starting role up front against Brentford.
APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers shoulder injury Awoniyi sustained a shoulder injury and will be a doubt ahead of Saturday's matchup with Brentford. Manager Steve Cooper told reporters, "Taiwo Awoniyi also took a real bang to his...
Impact Awoniyi was just six matches back from a previous nine-match stint on the shelf but had started three straight contests. In those trio of outings, the forward recorded one assist, eight shots (one on target) and three tackles (one won). If he is cleared to play, Awoniyi should be in contention to maintain his place in the starting XI.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs assist against Brighton Awoniyi made an assist and had two shots (one accurate) during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Brighton.
Impact Awoniyi made his third consecutive start and was quiet overall but effect on the very few plays he was able to participate, with a key contribution on his side's first goal and then an assist for Danilo to make it 2-1 in the 69th minute. This was the first assist of the season for the forward, who also scored four times over 22 EPL appearances in a mostly disappointing first campaign with Forest.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Three shots in loss Awoniyi generated three shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Manchester United.
Impact Awoniyi led his team in shots Sunday with three, but failed to put one on target. He also won his lone attempted tackle, made one clearance and blocked one shot in his 65 minutes of action.
APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available from bench Awoniyi is fit and in the match day squad to face Wolverhampton on Saturday.
Impact Awoniyi returns from a groin injury which has kept him out since January. The forward starts from the bench but is available if called upon having scored four goals in 16 appearances.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ready for minutes Awoniyi (groin) is back in full training and should be an option Saturday against Wolverhampton, according to manager Steve Cooper.
Impact It's a positive update on Awoniyi, who will be needed now that Chris Wood is out for the season. Awoniyi will probably get minutes off the bench in the next contest or two before being risked in the starting XI, though with other questions in the squad, Cooper could risk it. Awoniyi has four goals in nine starts this season.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back in training Awoniyi (groin) was able to train in some capacity with Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.
Impact Awoniyi hasn't played since suffering a groin injury in early January, but he is getting closer to returning to action as he was doing at least partial training with his teammates this week. He can target one of Forest's games in April to come back into the fold.
MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Making progress with recovery Awoniyi (groin) is able to run on grass although he hasn't been training with the team or kicking a ball yet, Forest manager Steve Cooper announced in Friday's press conference.
Impact Awoniyi has been out since early January with a groin injury. He is making progress with the recovery as he's now able to run around, but he still likely has a few weeks to go before he can return to the squad.
MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out with groin injury Awoniyi (groin) will be out indefinitely with no timeline for his return, manager Steve Cooper told Nottingham Post."He has been a little bit up and down with it from one day to th...
Impact It's a tough situation for Awoniyi, as he was only recently getting more playing time. It seems like a long-term absence, which is why Forest are looking to add Chris Wood to the squad. For now, Gustavo Scarpa is expected to remain in the starting XI, as Emmanuel Dennis and Sam Surridge both remain bench options.
JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready for Saturday Awoniyi is not in the match day squad to face Leicester City on Saturday.
Impact Awoniyi picked up an injury in Forest's last league match and is unable to return in time for Saturday's clash. The forward has scored four goals in 16 appearances with Brennan Johnson leading the line in his place.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Late test for Saturday Awoniyi (undisclosed) is considered a late test for Saturday's match against Leicester, according to manager Steve Cooper. "Taiwo didn't make it for this one. We're working away wi...
Impact Awoniyi missed Wednesday's Cup match and it seems certain that he won't be fit enough to start Saturday. He's been in and out of the XI this season and while he's started each of the last three in league play, the addition of Gustavo Scarpa could see his role disappear the second half of the season, depending how Cooper wants to line up.
JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Forest beats Southampton 1-0, out of Premier League bottom 3
Nottingham Forest climbed out of the Premier League’s relegation zone and left Southampton adrift in last place with a 1-0 win over its lowly rivalJANUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Taiwo Awoniyi gives Nottingham Forest crucial edge | Premier League
JANUARY 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Forced off Wednesday Awoniyi was forced off with an apparent injury during the second half of Wednesday's clash with Southampton.
Impact Awoniyi was unable to continue during the second half Wednesday, limping off following an injury. The forward was replaced by Sam Surridge, who would likely see more playing time if the injury sidelined Awoniyi moving forward. The next match in the Premier League for Awoniyi is a Jan. 14 clash with Leicester.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots Awoniyi took two shots (one on goal), crossed once inaccurately and created two chances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea.
Impact Awoniyi was held off the scoresheet as Forest found just one goal during Sunday's draw. The forward remains the top scorer for Forest through 15 appearances with his three goals on the season.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet in loss to United Awoniyi registered one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Tuesday's 3-0 loss against Manchester United.
Impact Awoniyi had a quiet day at the office and even drew an early substitution versus the dominant Red Devils. He's now only scored once since September with just three starts in his last five matches and has a shaky upside at best.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taiwo Awoniyi grabs deserved Nottingham Forest lead v. Liverpool | Premier League
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Scores winner against former club Awoniyi scored one goal from three shots (two on goal) and created three chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Liverpool.
Impact Awoniyi bagged the winning goal against his former club, where he never really had his chance and was often loaned out until his massive success for Union Berlin over the past two seasons. While he hasn't been nearly as consistent at Forest, He's started just five times in 11 appearances and scored in three of those matches when in the lineup.
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet at Leicester defeat Awoniyi had three shots (one on target) in Monday's 4-0 loss versus Leicester City.
Impact Awoniyi paced his side in shots for this contest, but he was largely contained by a composed Leicester back line. Given the revolving-door nature of the starting XI in Nottingham, this squad looks terribly out of sync and disconnected across the pitch. Aston Villa presents a bounce-back opportunity of sorts next Monday, but it's difficult to trust any Forest attackers for fantasy purposes right now.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taiwo Awoniyi gives Nottingham Forest fast start against Fulham | Premier League
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Scores goal against Fulham Awoniyi scored a goal and made a block in Friday's 3-2 defeat against Fulham.
Impact Awoniyi headed in the opener from a corner kick on Friday, but his opponents were able to come from behind and win the match in what became a very back-and-forth game. This was Awoniyi's first Premier League start in almost a month as he had come off the bench in Forest's last four games, but he's likely to continue seeing rotation in the forward line with Brennan Johnson, Emmanuel Dennis and Sam Surridge.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taiwo Awoniyi snatches Nottingham Forest edge against West Ham United | Premier League
AUGUST 14, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Taiwo Awoniyi: From sewing his own football boots, through seven Liverpool loans to Nottingham Forest African football journalist Usher Komugisha charts the rise of Taiwo Ayoniyi, who became Nottingham Forests club-record signing earlier this...
AUGUST 14, 2022 • SKY.COM
First Premier League goal Awoniyi scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 win against West Ham United.
Impact Awoniyi found his first Premier League goal after a long road to this point. The forward joined Nottingham Forest a successful season in Germany and has now scored in his first start for his new club. Awoniyi has the talent to bag double-digit goals in the Premier League, something that could be crucial of Nottingham Forest are to stay in the Premier League.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
