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Nottingham Forest and Nigeria international striker Taiwo Awoniyi has returned to full training, marking a major milestone in his recovery from a life-threatening abdominal injury suffered in May.
Awoniyi suffered the injury after colliding with the post late in a game against relegated Leicester City after the match assistant referee kept the flag down to allow the move to play out, with Awoniyi shown to be clearly offside.
The 27-year-old forward had been sidelined for months after sustaining a ruptured intestine, a rare and critical condition that required a complex two-stage surgical procedure.
The first phase of the operation was conducted in May, after which Awoniyi was placed in an induced coma to enable intensive monitoring and prevent complications. Three days later, surgeons completed the second stage of the surgery, which involved carefully closing the abdominal wound.
Following weeks of hospitalisation and a lengthy rehabilitation process, Awoniyi has now rejoined his Nottingham Forest teammates on the training ground — his first appearance since the frightening injury.
Awoniyi’s return to full training was confirmed by Soar Super Eagles on Tuesday via a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) page, writing:
“Taiwo Awoniyi returns to full training after that serious abdominal injury in May. Great to see him back on the grass.”
Awoniyi’s recovery comes as a huge boost for both club and country. Before the injury, he had been a key figure for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League and a consistent performer for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, playing a crucial role during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.
With the new Premier League season approaching and Nigeria’s upcoming international fixtures on the horizon, his timely return adds depth to the attacking options for both Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo and Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle.
Awoniyi will now be carefully monitored as he builds up match fitness, with both camps likely to ease him back into competitive action to avoid any risk of relapse.
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