Nottingham Forest and Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi have been ruled out of actions for 8 weeks, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered.
The 25-year-old has been sidelined since copping the injury in Forest’s 1-0 away win against Southampton at the St Mary’s Stadium on January 4.
Awoniyi netted the decisive goal in the encounter and was substituted 20 minutes from time after he felt soreness in his groin.
Reports now state that the Nigeria international will be out of action for two months.
Awoniyi is currently the club’s joint top scorer with four goals from 16 league outings.