Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is in an induced coma after having the first phase of surgery on a serious abdominal injury.
OUCH! 🤕
Taiwo Awoniyi has undergone urgent surgery following an abdominal injury he sustained against Leicester City.
Speedy recovery to him.❤️ pic.twitter.com/i0b5bOncuP
— Awesome (@Oficial_Awesome) May 13, 2025
The Nigeria international, 27, collided with the post in the 88th minute of the 2-2 draw against Leicester at the City Ground on Sunday as he attempted to get on the end of a cross from Anthony Elanga.
He had surgery on Monday night and remains in hospital, with the rest of the procedure set to be completed on Wednesday.
In a statement earlier on Tuesday, Forest said Awoniyi was “recovering well” following the operation.
After the incident on Sunday, he received treatment on the pitch and was able to continue but was visibly struggling when the match restarted.
Taiwo Awoniyi has been put into an induced coma in ICU, following surgery from a life threatening abdominal injury over the weekend.
You are in our prayers Taiwo 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/plelq9IS8A
— Nononsense (@NoNonsensezone) May 13, 2025
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi played on with a serious injury that can be FATAL in some cases 🚨 pic.twitter.com/ElW2IUHROU
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