Nigerian footballer and Super Eagles Striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, has been placed in an induced coma following emergency surgery in the United Kingdom after suffering a serious abdominal injury during Nottingham Forest’s clash with Leicester City on Sunday, May 12, 2025.
Awoniyi, who collapsed in visible pain towards the end of the match, underwent urgent surgical intervention. Nottingham Forest confirmed that Awoniyi is recovering well so far following the surgery, but the club has refrained from disclosing the full medical details of the incident.
The club emphasized the importance of player welfare, stating that the seriousness of Awoniyi’s injury is a powerful reminder of the physical risks in the game.
They urged former coaches and players, and other public figures in the game, to resist the urge to rush to judgment and spread fake news online.
Taiwo Awoniyi, 26, who has been a pivotal part of Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles, and Nottingham Forest’s attack, had previously battled injuries over the past year. Sunday’s incident, however, appears to be the most serious medical scare of his career.
