{"id":887980,"date":"2026-01-26T23:13:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T05:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/26\/nottingham-forest-boss-dyche-reveals-secret-advice-to-taiwo-awoniyi-that-spurred-goal-against-brentford\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T23:13:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T05:13:20","slug":"nottingham-forest-boss-dyche-reveals-secret-advice-to-taiwo-awoniyi-that-spurred-goal-against-brentford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/26\/nottingham-forest-boss-dyche-reveals-secret-advice-to-taiwo-awoniyi-that-spurred-goal-against-brentford\/","title":{"rendered":"Nottingham Forest boss Dyche reveals secret advice to Taiwo Awoniyi that spurred goal against Brentford"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Taiwo Awoniyi during match between Brentford and Nottingham Forest Copyright: ImagoxMIxNewsx <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Nottingham Forest<\/a> coach Sean Dyche has praised Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi<\/a> following his goal in their 2\u20130 victory over Brighton on Sunday,<\/a> Soccernet.ng reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Saturday, Awoniyi ended a dreadful one-year league goal drought after coming off the bench to score the decisive goal that helped his side secure the win against Brighton.<\/p>\n

It was a superb strike. The Nigerian forward latched onto a fine pass from Morgan Gibbs-White, burst into the box, shrugged off his markers, and calmly placed a precise finish past Caoimh\u00edn Kelleher.<\/p>\n

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Taiwo Awoniyi slots ball past Caoimhin Kelleher. Copyright: xJayxPatel\/SportsxPress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The goal was clearly an emotional moment for the former Union Berlin man, as it effectively sealed all three points for the Tricky Trees.<\/p>\n

After the match, Forest boss Dyche expressed his delight at Awoniyi\u2019s goal. He also revealed that he had offered the 28-year-old some advice last week on how to improve and was pleased to see a positive response in his performance.<\/p>\n

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Sean Dyche gives his team instructions Copyright: IMAGOxAlfiexCosgrove\/NewsxImagesx<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\u201cHe works hard for us and he\u2019s trained well. Funnily enough, I chatted with him last week and reminded him to be free, and he looked free when he came on,\u201d Dyche said.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a very good finish. He\u2019s been knocking on the door, he\u2019s been working hard for the team and he gets a reward with a really good bit of play and a really fine finish.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Soccer What Sean Dyche Said About Taiwo Awoniyi’s Intestine Rupture<\/h2>\n

Last May, Taiwo Awoniyi ruptured his intestine after colliding with the goalposts in a game against Leicester City. The Super Eagles star had to be placed in an induced coma and underwent surgery.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Taiwo Awoniyi being stretchered off (photo credit: Imago)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

That incident brought the football world to a standstill, and he got a lot of tributes from personalities in the football world.<\/p>\n

Eventually, he recovered and returned to football. For someone like Awoniyi, injuries have been a constant since he joined Nottingham Forest in 2022.<\/p>\n

But moments like the one on Sunday, when he scored against Brighton are always key reminders of how good he can be when he is fit and at his best.<\/p>\n

Coach Sean Dyche spoke about this post-match. And although he noted that he was not at the club when Awoniyi ruptured his intestine, he praised the Nigerian for his fortitude and hardwork.<\/p>\n

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Taiwo Awoniyi warms up before the AFC Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest Premier League match at the Vitality Stadium. (Photo by: Imago)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\u201cI\u2019ve not gone too deeply with him (about his injury in 2025). That\u2019s by the by, you don\u2019t keep reflecting back, or I certainly don\u2019t. I wasn\u2019t here when that went on,\u201d Dyche added.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know it was very serious. But just generally, get on with it, just come and enjoy yourself. He had a bit of a soft spell a couple of weeks ago and then he\u2019s come out of it the last week.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s looked sharper and come back to life, let\u2019s say. I had absolutely no doubt in putting him on. I thought, \u2018Yeah, absolutely, go and play.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Despite Awoniyi’s goal against Brighton, it is unlikely that he will return to being the first-choice striker at Nottingham Forest. Igor Jesus remains the main man in the attack for the Tricky Trees.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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