Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo has praised Taiwo Awoniyi after the Nigerian forward ended his goal drought during the club’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.
Awoniyi, who came off the bench, netted Forest's third goal, marking a crucial moment as he broke a 324-day scoring dry spell. His performance was met with admiration from both teammates and fans alike.
Speaking about the striker’s contribution, Santo expressed his delight and commended Awoniyi’s resilience and positive attitude.
“We were delighted, especially his teammates were delighted for him – the way he celebrated and even in the dressing room,” Santo said. “We need T. He is taking a while, but we are very happy for him. He deserves everything. He is such a nice guy.”
The 27-year-old forward will be hoping to carry this momentum into Forest’s upcoming FA Cup third-round clash against Luton Town, scheduled for Saturday at the City Ground. Awoniyi's return to form comes as a boost for Forest as they look to build on their recent successes.
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