Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi has been ruled out for months with a groin injury and risks missing Nigeria’s outing at the delayed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) billed for early next year.
Nottingham Forest Head Coach Steve Cooper said the reports of his injury was unfortunate, saying that he had surgery and will be out for months.
The gaffer also noted that the club will continue to support him and try to get him back as quick and as fit as he can be.
The striker picked up the injury in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with Lesotho in a Group C qualification game for the 2026 World Cup.
Awoniyi has been instrumental for Forest this season, scoring four Premier League goals in 10 matches
His injury will be a big concern to the Super Eagles who are set to battle for the top honour at the 2023 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire next year.
