Awoniyi Taiwo won goal of the month award | Setting Up Nigeria Squad Call Up

Awoniyi Taiwo , Nigerian forward who plays for Nottingham Forest, recently achieved remarkable recognition for his outstanding performance in August.

Taiwo Awoniyi’s Impressive Start at Nottingham Forest

In an English Premier League match held at The City Ground in Nottingham on August 18, 2023, Taiwo Awoniyi celebrated with his teammates after netting the opening goal against Sheffield United.

Notably, the player’s prowess on the field did not go unnoticed within Nottingham Forest. He was honored with both the Player of the Month and Goal of the Month awards for August, as announced on the club’s official website. An impressive 83% of the votes supported him for the Player of the Month accolade, while 38% favored his goal for Goal of the Month.

Making History with Exceptional Premier League Performances

Throughout the season, Awoniyi has continued to impress, scoring three goals and contributing an assist in four Premier League matches.

His August performance was truly exceptional, as he netted three goals in three matches, a feat that catapulted him into the exclusive company of only three African players, alongside Emmanuel Adebayor and Mohamed Salah, to score in seven consecutive Premier League games. Furthermore, Awoniyi etched his name in Nottingham Forest’s history by becoming the first player ever to achieve the remarkable feat of nine goals in seven consecutive Premier League matches.

Such an extraordinary run naturally earned him a nomination for the prestigious Premier League Player of the Month for August.

As for the Goal of the Month recognition, Forest fans cast their votes in favor of Awoniyi’s superb run and finish against Manchester United, deeming it the best goal of August. It’s worth noting that two of his three Premier League goals in August were contenders for this esteemed award.