Nigeria Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, has regained consciousness after an induced coma, NigeriaSoccernet.com has gathered.
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A report from Talksport.com has it that the Nottingham Forest striker woke up on Wednesday.
Awoniyi had undergone urgent surgery following an abdominal injury sustained during Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Leicester City after colliding painfully with a post.
The Nigerian international forward was taken to the hospital on Monday, after the club’s medical staff highlighted the need for urgent treatment.
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He was induced afterwards, and it was reported that the procedure was set to be completed on Wednesday.
Uche Dozie