After ‘urgent’ surgery for a significant stomach injury, Taiwo Awoniyi, a striker for the Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest, is allegedly in an induced coma and getting critical care.

After receiving treatment for a few minutes, the 27-year-old Nigerian international resumed play after colliding with a post during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Leicester before being substituted out.

After the severity of the injury was determined on Monday, the 27-year-old was taken to the hospital and underwent immediate surgery, Forest revealed on Tuesday, May 13.

Mail Sport is aware that the first indications are that the surgery went well. Doctors were hoping to finish the procedure today, which is a complicated medical procedure.

The type of injury was one that can occasionally be lethal. The striker is “recovering well,” according to Forest.

The club attacked its own medical personnel in tandem with that update.

Forest had used their final replacement, Jota Silva, to replace Elliot Anderson, thus Awoniyi could not be replaced. As Forest sought a late winner that would have increased their chances of qualifying for the Champions League, the forward attempted to continue but was unable to move correctly.

It seemed Marinakis reacted negatively to Nuno at full time as they were forced to play the final few minutes with ten men.

After club owner Evangelos Marinakis went on the pitch to argue with coach Nuno Espirito Santo, the club later released a statement.

The severity of Taiwo Awoniyi’s injury serves as a stark reminder of the game’s physical perils and the need of putting a player’s health and wellbeing first. This philosophy is not merely our policy; it is our owner’s steadfast belief and commitment. Evangelos Marinakis instills in us all the idea that this is more than simply a club—it’s family.

He was so emotionally and personally immersed in the matter because of this. He responded to one of ours with great concern, accountability, and emotional commitment.

“He saw it as a reflection of the team’s beliefs and cohesiveness rather than merely an isolated incident.

In such instances, he exhibits his leadership not just by words but also by presence and conduct.

It got harder for him to remain on the sidelines when he noticed our athlete was obviously uncomfortable.

It was natural, real, and a testament to how much he values this group and its members. If such a sad incident ever happened again, he would do it again.

On the field or within the stadium, there was no altercation with Nuno or anybody else. We were all frustrated that the athlete should never have been permitted to continue by the medical staff.

Given this, we implore past coaches, athletes, and other prominent figures in the sport to avoid making snap decisions and spreading false information online, particularly when they lack all the information.

“No one benefits, least of all the injured player, from baseless and ignorant outrage for personal social media attention.” We urge these powerful voices to treat player welfare with the same deference that they frequently expect from others. Prioritize concern over opinion.

Justin Nwosu

Justin Nwosu is the founder and publisher of Flavision. His core interest is in writing unbiased news about Nigeria in particular and Africa in general. He’s a strong adherent of investigative journalism, with a bent on exposing corruption, abuse of power and societal ills.