{"id":927632,"date":"2026-08-17T06:20:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T11:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/17\/what-nottingham-forest-did-for-taiwo-awoniyi-before-his-coventry-city-transfer-watch\/"},"modified":"2026-08-17T06:20:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T11:20:25","slug":"what-nottingham-forest-did-for-taiwo-awoniyi-before-his-coventry-city-transfer-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/17\/what-nottingham-forest-did-for-taiwo-awoniyi-before-his-coventry-city-transfer-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"What Nottingham Forest did for Taiwo Awoniyi before his Coventry City transfer \u2013 Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Taiwo Awoniyi for Nottingham Forest Copyright: ImagoxMIxNewsx <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi is set to leave Nottingham Forest for newly promoted Premier League side Coventry City, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u200bAwoniyi joined the Tricky Trees from Union Berlin in 2022 and proved to be a key player during his first two seasons, helping the club avoid relegation.<\/p>\n

\u200bHowever, over the last two seasons, he has struggled to secure a regular starting spot, largely due to consistent injury problems and strong form from fellow strikers Chris Wood and Igor Jesus.<\/p>\n

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Nuno Espirito Santo, Taiwo Awoniyi and Chris Wood at Nottingham Forest. (Photo credit: Imago)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u200bEntering the summer, the 29-year-old striker had just one year remaining on his contract, making a departure from the City Ground highly likely.<\/p>\n

\u200bDespite this, speculation regarding his future remained relatively quiet until yesterday, when news broke that he was heading to Coventry City.<\/p>\n

\u200bReports suggest the Super Eagles forward will join the Sky Blues in a deal worth \u20ac20 million<\/a>. This is a significant deal for the newly promoted club, as Awoniyi is proven in the Premier League and can make a real impact if he stays fit.<\/p>\n

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Awoniyi at Notingham Forest. Photo credit: ImagoxJessica Hornb <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u200bFor Nottingham Forest, Awoniyi is viewed as a cult hero, making his exit a major moment, particularly following his memorable exploits during his first two years at the club.<\/p>\n

Soccer \u200bNottingham Forest’s Farewell Gesture to Taiwo Awoniyi Ahead of Coventry Move<\/h2>\n
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Taiwo Awoniyi for Nottingham Forest. [Photo credit: Imago]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u200bAlthough neither club has officially confirmed Awoniyi’s transfer, Nottingham Forest made a touching gesture on Sunday to confirm his departure.<\/p>\n

\u200bBefore their pre-season friendly against Brest at the City Ground, players and staff formed a guard of honour for the Super Eagles star, while fans gave him a standing ovation.<\/p>\n

\u200bAwoniyi was all smiles as he received a hero’s send-off.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udc4f Taiwo Awoniyi foi homenageado pelo elenco do Nottingham Forest. O jogador se despediu antes de se juntar ao Coventry City.#PUSB<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Gl9SnHMbp0<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Coventry City \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 \u00c9 CAMPE\u00c3O! (@SkyBluesBR) August 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Un des joueurs les plus importants de Nottingham Forest depuis le retour du club en Premier League. <\/p>\n

Aucune pol\u00e9mique. Toujours souriant. Toujours pr\u00e9sent quand il le fallait.<\/p>\n

Monsieur Taiwo Awoniyi. \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec\ud83d\udc51#NFFC<\/a>pic.twitter.com\/GiD1ryIgOu<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Forest France \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 (@NottmForestFRA) August 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Look what it means\ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffbshows how much he was appreciated in the changing room for players to do this\u2764\ufe0f All the best T #NFFC<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Z5m3pwineu<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kieran (@KieranCallum29_) August 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Awoniyi leaves Nottingham Forest with a record of 23 goals and six assists in 103 appearances across all competitions. Frank Lampard and the team at Coventry City will be hoping that he delivers for them when the new Premier League campaign kicks off. The Sky Blues kick off their Premier League campaign with a game against Arsenal on August 21.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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