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Taiwo Awoniyi Undergoes Emergency Surgery After Collision in Forest-Leicester Draw

Posted : 13 May 2025

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi was hospitalized on Monday for emergency surgery after sustaining an abdominal injury during his team’s 2-2 draw with Leicester City. The Nigerian forward collided with the goalpost while attempting to reach a cross from Anthony Elanga and, despite several minutes of treatment, continued playing briefly before being substituted.

 

It was only the following day that Forest’s medical team identified the severity of the injury, prompting immediate surgical intervention, which sources indicate was not life-threatening.

 

The incident sparked tension at the City Ground, culminating in Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis storming the pitch after the final whistle to confront head coach Nuno Espirito Santo. Marinakis expressed frustration over Awoniyi remaining on the field after his collision, reportedly questioning the decision made by Nuno and the medical staff during stoppage time.

 

 The heated exchange added to the disappointment of a result that dented Forest’s push for a Champions League spot.

 

Currently in seventh place, Forest's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League for the first time since 1980-81 are now uncertain. They sit just one point outside the top five with only two matches remaining—against West Ham and Chelsea.

 

While the Champions League is now out of their control, Forest are at least guaranteed a spot in the UEFA Conference League, marking their return to European football for the first time in nearly three decades.

 

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